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Heat pumps poised to accelerate Minnesota’s green energy transition

Heat pumps poised to accelerate Minnesota’s green energy transition

Heat pumps are making inroads in Minnesota as a cost-effective, carbon-friendly way to heat homes and businesses, and new state and federal incentives have the industry gearing up for more growth.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota farmers want help fending off voracious deer

Minnesota farmers want help fending off voracious deer

Farmers across the state want the Department of Natural Resources to do more to curb damage from large herds of white-tailed deer. A DNR official said it would be difficult for the state to compensate farmers for all wildlife losses. But agency staff are drafting regulatory proposals to address the deer problem that they could unveil during the upcoming legislative session.
by Dan Gunderson

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Large invasive carp catch in Mississippi triggers worry, new calls for deterrent

Large invasive carp catch in Mississippi triggers worry, new calls for deterrent

There's no evidence yet that invasive carp are reproducing in Minnesota. Still, some environmental advocates say the DNR should move quicker to stop invasive carp from establishing a permanent presence here.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Oil companies are embracing terms like 'lower carbon.' Here's what they really mean

Oil companies are embracing terms like 'lower carbon.' Here's what they really mean

The oil industry has a huge voice in this year's climate talks. But what are oil companies actually saying? And why does it matter? We break down their pledges and statements into plain English.
by Camila Domonoske and Julia Simon

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North Dakota researchers find cost-effective way to extract rare-earth elements from coal

North Dakota researchers find cost-effective way to extract rare-earth elements from coal

The U.S. is trying to reduce its dependence on China for the critical minerals and rare-earth elements needed to build everything from batteries for electric vehicles to military weapons systems. Part of the solution might come from a new extraction process developed in North Dakota.
by Dan Gunderson

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Deer hunters in northern Minnesota lash out against wolves, DNR

Deer hunters in northern Minnesota lash out against wolves, DNR

Deer hunters are gathering in northern Minnesota this week to vent their frustrations about a lackluster hunting season and direct their ire at the animals they believe are to blame for a demise in their beloved tradition — the state’s thriving population of grey wolves.
by Dan Kraker

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St. John's student reflects on experience at COP28

St. John's student reflects on experience at COP28

A group of 20 students from the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University got to observe the heated discussions about climate change and fossil fuels at COP28. Finn Dolezal was a part of that group and he shared more about his time in Dubai.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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U of M scientist advocates for developing countries at global climate summit

U of M scientist advocates for developing countries at global climate summit

On the first day of the 28th United Nations climate change conference, known as COP28, global leaders agreed to operationalize the Loss and Damage Fund established at last year’s conference. Nfamara Dampha, a research scientist at the University of Minnesota is taking part in these discussions as a party delegate for the Gambia at COP28.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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