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August 28, 2023 7:20 AM

As classes resume in sweltering heat, many schools lack air conditioning

Amid sweltering heat waves, classes have resumed in many districts around the country that have outdated heating and cooling systems — or no air conditioning at all.

by Sequoia Carrillo

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August 24, 2023 2:51 PM

Federal commission takes steps to speed up grid interconnection process

There’s a massive backlog of green energy projects waiting to be connected to the grid — some have been waiting for years. Last month, the Federal Electric Regulatory Commission (FERC) took action to speed up the process.

by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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August 24, 2023 4:00 AM

This summer has been a scorcher. DHS wants communities to plan for more of them

The administration is releasing new suggested guidelines for states and local communities on how to protect against extreme temperatures.

by Barbara Sprunt

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August 23, 2023 5:00 AM

Montana youth climate ruling could set precedent for future climate litigation

A landmark youth climate ruling from Montana could have significant repercussions for future climate lawsuits, legal experts say.

by Nathan Rott and Seyma Bayram

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August 22, 2023 2:53 PM

Some of Canada's wildfires likely made worse by human-driven climate change

Climate change intensified eastern Canada’s hot, dry, windy weather this summer. That made Quebec’s enormous burns about twice as likely, according to a new study.

by Alejandra Borunda

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August 22, 2023 8:15 AM

Excessive heat warning for southern, central Minnesota

Minnesota could set some heat records this week, as the next few days could bring us the first 100-degree day in August in 35 years for the Twin Cities. Here’s what you need to know to beat the heat.

by MPR News Staff

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August 18, 2023 4:46 PM

Heat dome over Central U.S. could bring hottest temps yet to parts of the Midwest

This summer has already been awfully hot in the southern Plains and the Gulf Coast. Now, a large portion of the U.S. will face a prolonged period of dangerous heat.

by Laurel Wamsley

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August 17, 2023 3:01 PM

Montana youths win case against the state for climate change harms

A legal victory this week for 16 young people who sued the state of Montana over their right to a “clean and healthful environment”, as laid out in the state constitution. So, what’s next?

by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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August 10, 2023 3:44 PM

Rulemaking process underway for new environmental justice areas

A rulemaking process is underway by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for a law passed this year aimed at addressing health inequities in disenfranchised communities.

by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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August 4, 2023 1:49 PM

Proposed Minnesota high-voltage 180-mile power line could cost $1B

Utilities say the new transmission lines are needed to help maintain a reliable power grid, as existing coal plants are retired and more solar and wind energy is brought online.

by Kirsti Marohn

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