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Backlog of toxic Superfund cleanups grows under Trump

Backlog of toxic Superfund cleanups grows under Trump

The EPA released figures over the holidays showing that 34 projects to clean up the nation's most polluted sites stalled last year for lack of money.
by The Associated Press

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More ice and less snow gets a chilly reception in Anchorage, Alaska

More ice and less snow gets a chilly reception in Anchorage, Alaska

As the climate warms, recent winters in Anchorage, Alaska, have seen more ice. The trend is leading to safety concerns and new measures to cope in this city where winter is defined by snow.
by Nat Herz

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Greenest way to get rid of your Christmas tree?

Greenest way to get rid of your Christmas tree?

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture warns that Christmas trees brought in from outside the state may contain pests harmful to the environment. The agency is urging people not to toss trees or holiday greenery into the woods or compost.
by John Enger

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The climate crisis is changing consumer demand — and corporate investments

Oil giant Chevron recently wrote down over $10 billion in “stranded” assets — fossil fuel infrastructure and investments that are losing value as the energy market changes.
by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources prohibits movement of farmed deer in Minnesota

Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources prohibits movement of farmed deer in Minnesota

The Department of Natural Resources enacted an emergency rule that prohibits the movement of farmed white-tailed deer for 30 days. The agency says the action is needed to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease to wild deer.
by Dan Gunderson

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