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This map can tell you when fall foliage is peaking in 2022

This map can tell you when fall foliage is peaking in 2022

Aspen, maple and other trees are about to turn vivid shades of gold, orange and crimson — but when? It depends on a range of factors, from drought to local temperatures.
by Bill Chappell

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New wolf-human encounters near Voyageurs park draw scientists' concern

New wolf-human encounters near Voyageurs park draw scientists' concern

Researchers in far northern Minnesota are concerned about a young wolf south of Voyageurs National Park that's been seen several times along a roadside, displaying little to no fear of people.
by Dan Kraker

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New program connects English language classes with Minnesota’s green spaces

New program connects English language classes with Minnesota’s green spaces

A pilot project called Nature for New Minnesotans ties English language instruction to a natural-history curriculum. Adult participants from Somalia, Laos, and Myanmar end the course with a hands-on experience in fishing or camping.

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Why heat wave warnings are falling short in the U.S.

Why heat wave warnings are falling short in the U.S.

Unprecedented heat waves are on the rise as the climate gets hotter. But experts say the country's heat warning system may be leading the public to underestimate the dangers.
by Lauren Sommer

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African nations seek funds as cost of climate change rises

African nations seek funds as cost of climate change rises

From drought to cyclones and sea level rise, the cost of damage caused by climate change in Africa will only get higher as the world warms, stirring concerns from activists and officials about how to pay for it.
by The Associated Press

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Swine, seed art and solar: State Fair offers chance to learn about climate solutions

Swine, seed art and solar: State Fair offers chance to learn about climate solutions

Minnesota farmers weren’t just eyeing the latest tractors on display at the State Fair this year. Many made their way over to the Eco Building to ask how they can rent their land out to solar developers.
by Paul Huttner

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California: Drought, record heat, fires and now maybe floods

California: Drought, record heat, fires and now maybe floods

The record-breaking heat that has pushed California's electrical grid to the breaking point for more than a week is almost over but it's a sign of things to come. Scientists say a warming planet will lead to hotter, longer and more wildfire-plagued heat waves.
by The Associated Press

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