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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

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UN: Don't worry about drinking microplastics in water

UN: Don't worry about drinking microplastics in water

The World Health Organization says the levels of microplastics in drinking water don't appear to be risky, but that research has been spotty and more is needed into their effects on the environment and health.
by The Associated Press

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More U.S. towns are feeling the pinch as recycling becomes costlier

More U.S. towns are feeling the pinch as recycling becomes costlier

The U.S. recycling industry is facing a quandary: Too much of the plastic we use can't be recycled, and taxpayers increasingly are on the hook for paying for all that trash to hit the landfills.
by Rebecca Davis

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2015 North Dakota liquid gas spill much bigger than reported

A 2015 pipeline spill of liquid natural gas in western North Dakota initially reported as just 10 gallons is at least hundreds of thousands of gallons larger and may take another decade to clean up, state health officials said.
by The Associated Press

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MPCA sued for information on emissions from Water Gremlin

MPCA sued for information on emissions from Water Gremlin

An attorney announced Tuesday that he's suing the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to get information on toxic emissions from Water Gremlin, a White Bear Township-based manufacturer of fishing sinkers and battery terminals.
by Brandt Williams

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U.S. recycling industry struggles to figure out a future without China

U.S. recycling industry struggles to figure out a future without China

China is no longer taking the world's waste. The U.S. recycling industry is overwhelmed — it can't keep up with the plastic being churned out. This doesn't bode well for our plastic waste problem.
by Christopher Joyce

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Outdoor Afro fosters community through outdoor recreation

Outdoor Afro fosters community through outdoor recreation

Outdoor Afro works to build community for African-American outdoor enthusiasts and increase diversity in outdoor recreation.
by Simone Cazares

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Aspen Ideas Festival: What will the Green New Deal cost, and what could it save?

Aspen Ideas Festival: What will the Green New Deal cost, and what could it save?

The architect of the proposed "Green New Deal" and the president of a conservative think tank share their ideas about the best way to confront climate change during a session at the Aspen Ideas Festival called "What Will the Green New Deal Cost, and What Could it Save?"
by MPR News Staff

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Warren makes first Minnesota stop in 2020 presidential bid

Warren makes first Minnesota stop in 2020 presidential bid

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren drew thousands of Minnesotans to St. Paul’s Macalester College for a campaign speech Monday, her first trip to the state as she seeks the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
by Brian Bakst and Cody Nelson

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Line 3 protesters rally at Minnesota Enbridge office

Protesters say six members of their group chained themselves to a gate early Monday at Enbridge's office in Bemidji, Minn., prompting the office to close for the day.
by The Associated Press

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