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Climate

A big swath of the U.S. is under red and purple air quality alerts from Canada's smoke

A big swath of the U.S. is under red and purple air quality alerts from Canada's smoke

In Madison, Wis., the air quality was measured at 242 Thursday morning — a “very unhealthy“ purple alert rating that many other communities shared, particularly in the Midwest.
by Bill Chappell

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A group of young people are suing the state of Montana for their energy policy

A group of young people are suing the state of Montana for their energy policy

A “constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment”. That’s why 16 young people between ages 5 and 22 are suing the state of Montana seeking a transition to a less carbon-intensive energy policy.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Here's how breathing bad air affects you, and how to protect your health

Here's how breathing bad air affects you, and how to protect your health

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer speaks with Mayo Clinic Dr. Greg Vanichkachorn about the short- and long-term health impacts of breathing wildfire smoke. MPR Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard has the latest forecast.
by Cathy Wurzer, Alanna Elder and Gretchen Brown

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Youth go to trial in a test of state’s obligation to protect Montana residents from warming

Youth go to trial in a test of state’s obligation to protect Montana residents from warming

The 16 young plaintiffs — supported by a parade of leading climate experts — are trying to persuade state District Judge Kathy Seeley that the state’s allegiance to fossil fuel development endangers their health and livelihoods and those of future generations.
by The Associated Press

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