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Car caked with mud this morning? Thank Great Plains dust and a light rain

Car caked with mud this morning? Thank Great Plains dust and a light rain

The combination of high-level winds carrying dust from the Great Plains, and a trace of rain to bring it to the ground, left a dirty patina on cars and trucks across the region Monday morning.
by Tim Nelson

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Western wildfires are making far away storms more dangerous

Western wildfires are making far away storms more dangerous

Scientists are finding that Western wildfires can have far-reaching impacts. If they're burning while Central U.S. thunderstorms are forming, the rain and hail can be dramatically more destructive.
by Lauren Sommer

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At Minnesota Capitol, goat caucus meets for lunch, fights invaders

At Minnesota Capitol, goat caucus meets for lunch, fights invaders

Herd on the street: Goats and sheep are the go-to species helping Minnesota root out invasive plants. Their joint appearance Thursday outside the Capitol shows good things happen when different groups come together and keep their heads down to achieve a common goal.
by Sam Stroozas and Ben Hovland

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Energy agency: CO2 emissions rise in 2022, but more slowly

Energy agency: CO2 emissions rise in 2022, but more slowly

The International Energy Agency said Wednesday that it expects carbon emissions from the burning of fossil fuels to rise again this year, but by much less than in 2021 due to the growth in renewable power and electric cars. 
by The Associated Press

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Some risks too big: Insurers withdraw from fossil projects

Some risks too big: Insurers withdraw from fossil projects

Insurance companies that have long said they'll cover anything, at the right price, are increasingly ruling out fossil fuel projects because of climate change — to cheers from environmental campaigners.
by The Associated Press

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Enbridge faces criminal charge, more fines over Line 3 construction

Enbridge faces criminal charge, more fines over Line 3 construction

The Canadian company has agreed to pay more than $11 million in penalties, environmental projects and financial assurances related to aquifer breaches and water quality violations.
by Kirsti Marohn

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