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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

Getting to Green is an MPR News series that shares stories about Minnesota’s clean energy transition, including what needs to be done to get there.

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BP replaces CEO Hayward, reports $17 billion loss

American Robert Dudley will become BP PLC's first ever non-British chief executive, the company said Tuesday as it reported a record quarterly loss and set aside $32.2 billion to cover costs of the devastating Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

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BP's Hayward to leave as CEO; Russia job in works

BP's Hayward to leave as CEO; Russia job in works

Tony Hayward, who became the face of BP's flailing efforts to contain the massive Gulf oil spill, will step down as chief executive in October and be offered a job with the company's joint venture in Russia, a person familiar with the matter said Monday.

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Green roofs may bring long-term energy savings

Green roofs may bring long-term energy savings

Walking past the blank concrete walls of Williamson Hall, it's hard to imagine the roof was once a maze of diverse plant life. The University of Minnesota research project on green roofs is coming to a close, but the question remains of what to do with the research.

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First ever gypsy moth caterpillar in Minn. confirmed

First ever gypsy moth caterpillar in Minn. confirmed

Minnesota agriculture officials have confirmed the first-ever sighting of a gypsy moth caterpillar in the state -- in Duluth. It's a disturbing discovery that hints at threats of deforestation in coming years.

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