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An otter in Santa Cruz is hassling surfers — and stealing their boards

An otter in Santa Cruz is hassling surfers — and stealing their boards

The 5-year-old female southern sea otter was first seen hijacking surfboards in Santa Cruz last September. Officials successfully drove the otter away from the area, but she has since returned.
by Dustin Jones

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Coping with a future of smoky skies and poor air quality

Coping with a future of smoky skies and poor air quality

Minnesota has experienced its worst air quality on record this year. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what creates polluted air, why we may see more with climate change and how to cope with it.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Extreme heat will smother the South from Arizona to Florida

Extreme heat will smother the South from Arizona to Florida

Parts of Arizona, Texas and South Florida are forecast to see dangerous temperatures again after a weekend of extreme heat. Forecasters warn against spending time outdoors.
by Juliana Kim

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It's hot. For farmworkers without federal heat protections, it could be life or death

It's hot. For farmworkers without federal heat protections, it could be life or death

Amid extreme heat, there are few federal protections for workers during hot temperatures. The Biden administration wants to change that but the rule making process is long and the heat won't wait.
by Ximena Bustillo and Andrea Hsu

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