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Scientists seek rare species survivors in wake of Australia wildfires

Scientists seek rare species survivors in wake of Australia wildfires

Australia’s unprecedented wildfire season has so far killed — by one estimate — more than a billion wild animals. Scientists fear some of the island continent’s unique and colorful species may not recover. For others, they are trying to throw lifelines.
by The Associated Press

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Ordinance would ban fur sales in Minneapolis

Ordinance would ban fur sales in Minneapolis

Council members Alondra Cano and Cam Gordon signaled their intent to bring a fur ban ordinance before their colleagues later this month.
by Matt Sepic

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U.S. court dismisses suit by youths over climate change

U.S. court dismisses suit by youths over climate change

A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit by 21 young people who claimed the U.S. government's climate policy harms them and jeopardizes their future.
by The Associated Press

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PolyMet will appeal permit ruling to Minnesota Supreme Court

PolyMet will appeal permit ruling to Minnesota Supreme Court

PolyMet President and CEO Jon Cherry said in a statement that Monday's decision from the Court of Appeals has far-reaching impacts for Minnesota and any future project that depends on state permits.
by The Associated Press

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2019 was the 2nd-hottest year on record, according to NASA and NOAA

2019 was the 2nd-hottest year on record, according to NASA and NOAA

Last year's data collected by the agencies is the latest confirmation that the Earth is steadily getting hotter. The planet is now almost 1 degree Celsius warmer than it was in the mid-20th century.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Prominent acid rain researcher Eville Gorham dies

Prominent acid rain researcher Eville Gorham dies

Gorham’s environmental research contributed to policies that included the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty in 1963 and the Clean Air Act of 1990.
by Emily Bright

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Rep. McCollum introduces bill to ban mining near the Boundary Waters

Rep. McCollum introduces bill to ban mining near the Boundary Waters

The proposal would mean an end to the Twin Metals Minnesota project, which would establish an underground copper-nickel mine near Ely. But President Trump has been a vocal supporter of new mining projects in northeastern Minnesota.
by Dan Kraker

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