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U.N. climate summit sets stage for new national emissions promises

U.N. climate summit sets stage for new national emissions promises

Humanity is not on track to avoid the most catastrophic impacts of climate change. Delegations from nearly 200 countries are meeting to discuss promises they made to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
by Rebecca Hersher

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'Deficit of trust': At U.N., leaders of a warming world gather

'Deficit of trust': At U.N., leaders of a warming world gather

The planet is getting hotter, and tackling that climate peril will grab the spotlight as world leaders gather for their annual meeting at the United Nations this week facing an undeniable backdrop: rising tensions from the Persian Gulf to Afghanistan and increasing nationalism, inequality and intolerance.
by The Associated Press

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3 wolves moved to Isle Royale, helping rebuild population

3 wolves moved to Isle Royale, helping rebuild population

Officials say four gray wolves from Michigan's Upper Peninsula were transported for resettlement in Isle Royale National Park to help restore the predator species on the Lake Superior island chain, though one of them died shortly after arriving.
by The Associated Press

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Photos: Students strike for climate change action

Photos: Students strike for climate change action

Thousands of young protesters left school Friday to join the global climate strike in more than a dozen Minnesota cities — from Bemidji to Rochester. The protesters are demanding immediate action on climate change and major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
by Elizabeth Dunbar and Christine T. Nguyen

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Young people are demanding quick, bold action on climate change

Young people are demanding quick, bold action on climate change

Across Minnesota, hundreds of protesters are gathering in coordination with the global strike to protest government and business inaction on climate change. Protesters from Bemidji, Morris, Winona and Virginia joined the program to explain why this is important to them.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Mass 'climate strike' protests held around the world ahead of U.N. summit

Mass 'climate strike' protests held around the world ahead of U.N. summit

Rallies calling for net zero carbon emissions saw hundreds of thousands turn out in Australia, with similar demonstrations planned for the U.S., U.K., France, Germany and dozens of other countries.
by Scott Neuman

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Minnesota students striking for climate change share hopes, fears for future

Minnesota students striking for climate change share hopes, fears for future

Walkouts and protests are taking place in cities across the state as part of a global youth movement to urge climate action. We asked students from throughout the region why they’re participating.
by Dan Gunderson, Elizabeth Dunbar and Christine T. Nguyen

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