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DNA evidence shows Hank the Tank didn't work alone

DNA evidence shows Hank the Tank didn't work alone

Evidence shows that giant bear is getting a bad rap. And local officials say they're getting so many calls about him that it's affecting their ability to take emergency calls.
by Jonathan Franklin

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Climate change and your cup of joe

Climate change and your cup of joe

Coffee is a very finicky crop, needing just the right “Goldilocks” climate and altitude to produce rich, quality brews. So naturally, climate change is taking a toll.
by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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The world's insect population is in decline — and that's bad news for humans

The world's insect population is in decline — and that's bad news for humans

Environmental writer Oliver Milman says habitat loss, pesticides and climate change are killing off insects worldwide, which, in turn, threatens humans. His new book is “The Insect Crisis.”
by Dave Davies

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Minn. lawmaker demands data on Line 3 frac-outs

Minn. lawmaker demands data on Line 3 frac-outs

Enbridge says the pipeline’s permits did not require that it maintain or report the data on drilling fluid that state Sen. John Marty is requesting.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Wildfires will increase and worsen globally, U.N. warns

Wildfires will increase and worsen globally, U.N. warns

The study being released on Wednesday warns of spikes in unhealthy smoke pollution and other problems coming from the increased threat of catastrophic wildfires.
by The Associated Press

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The first step to preparing for surging climate migration? Defining it

The first step to preparing for surging climate migration? Defining it

Anywhere from tens of millions to a billion people could become climate migrants by 2050, according to a report from the RAND Corporation. The number varies widely depending on the definition used.
by Ari Shapiro, Matt Ozug and Wynne Davis

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Nearly half of U.S. bald eagles suffer lead poisoning

Nearly half of U.S. bald eagles suffer lead poisoning

Researchers report harmful levels of toxic lead were found in the bones of 46 percent of bald eagles sampled in 38 states. Similar rates of lead exposure were found in golden eagles, according to their study Thursday in the journal Science.
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