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Another court blocks attempt to stop Line 3 construction

Another court blocks attempt to stop Line 3 construction

A federal judge has denied a request from Minnesota tribes and environmental groups to temporarily stop construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline project. A state appellate court panel also recently declined to halt work on the pipeline.
by Dan Kraker

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A 'carbon bank' could mean extra cash for Midwest farmers

A 'carbon bank' could mean extra cash for Midwest farmers

Minnesota-based Land O’Lakes is launching a program to pay farmers for storing carbon in the soil to offset climate change effects.
by Dan Gunderson

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Study shows faster payoff for reaching net-zero by 2050

Study shows faster payoff for reaching net-zero by 2050

A recent study shows that if the world can reach net-zero by 2050, global temperatures would stabilize within a few decades. That’s more optimistic than some scenarios suggesting temperatures would keep rising.
by Paul Huttner

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State regulators push ahead with 'clean car' rules, despite GOP opposition

State regulators push ahead with 'clean car' rules, despite GOP opposition

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is pushing ahead with proposed “clean car” regulations, despite strong opposition from many Republican legislators. Meanwhile, supporters say it's only a small step toward what's really needed to prevent the worst effects of climate change.
by Dan Kraker

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Corporations nudge farmers to help the environment

Corporations nudge farmers to help the environment

Cargill and General Mills are offering incentives to farmers who adopt the principles of regenerative agriculture. It's a set of farming practices that make growing food more environmentally friendly. And as interest grows, so does the debate over how to define and measure the new system.
by Dan Gunderson

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Why storytelling may be the best bet to inspire action on climate change

Why storytelling may be the best bet to inspire action on climate change

There’s been a strong scientific consensus for decades that humans are rapidly changing the Earth's climate. But facts and data haven't been enough to spur the urgent changes needed to prevent the most devastating impacts of climate change. So activists in Minnesota and elsewhere are instead turning to a different strategy, focused on sharing personal stories.
by Dan Kraker

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