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Protesters gather at Line 3 construction site in Aitkin County

Protesters gather at Line 3 construction site in Aitkin County

Opponents of the Line 3 oil pipeline replacement project gathered Saturday in northern Minnesota to protest its construction across northern Minnesota. Eight people were arrested after blocking traffic on a highway.
by Kirsti Marohn

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What to expect from NOAA under the Biden administration

What to expect from NOAA under the Biden administration

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s focus on weather forecasting and climate science is likely to be a high priority under President-elect Joe Biden
by Paul Huttner

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Trump administration scales back wild bird protections

Trump administration scales back wild bird protections

The Trump administration finalized changes to a century-old law protecting most American wild bird species, despite warnings that billions of birds could die as a result.
by The Associated Press

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Trump EPA erects new barriers to crucial science

Trump EPA erects new barriers to crucial science

Studies based on private health data are crucial to understanding dangers posed by pollution. A new rule makes it harder for the EPA to consider many studies when setting safeguards.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Audio postcard: Snowy signs of plant life

Audio postcard: Snowy signs of plant life

During the summer months, we get periodic updates on Morning Edition from wildflower gurus Phyllis Root and Kelly Povo, who travel the state to find out what’s in bloom. This year, winter hasn’t put a stop to their adventuring.
by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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After decades-long push, it's not clear who will bid in Arctic refuge oil lease sale

After decades-long push, it's not clear who will bid in Arctic refuge oil lease sale

There's little solid data on how much oil is under Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and lawsuits and market forces could dampen industry interest. Any leases would also face opposition from a Biden administration.
by Tegan Hanlon

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Ojibwe bands ask for halt on Line 3 construction

Ojibwe bands ask for halt on Line 3 construction

The Red Lake and White Earth Bands of Ojibwe have asked the Minnesota Court of Appeals to temporarily stop the ongoing construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline until lawsuits challenging the replacement project’s approval can be heard.
by Dan Kraker

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Line 3 opponents file federal suit to try to block the pipeline

Line 3 opponents file federal suit to try to block the pipeline

Two nonprofit groups and two Ojibwe bands have filed a lawsuit in federal court trying to halt construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline replacement project.
by Dan Kraker

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