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Environmental News

MPR News is your source for environment news from Minnesota and across the country.

Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

Getting to Green is an MPR News series that shares stories about Minnesota’s clean energy transition, including what needs to be done to get there.

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It's been a warmer and wetter December than usual

December was a warmer than normal month with average monthly temperatures around the state running 6 to 9 degrees F above normal. In fact on a statewide basis this December will rank among the ten warmest historically dating back to 1895.
by Cathy Wurzer

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2018 was a milestone year for climate science (if not politics)

2018 was a milestone year for climate science (if not politics)

2018 saw a string of more precise — and dire — assessments that a warming climate is affecting the weather. That didn't keep President Trump and others from questioning those scientific conclusions.
by Christopher Joyce

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Legal fight over environmental fund leaves cities in limbo

Legal fight over environmental fund leaves cities in limbo

A legal fight has put several infrastructure projects in Minnesota on hold, including Little Falls' $21-million project to build a new sewage treatment plant.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Invasive insects hitch a ride to Minnesota, Wisconsin on holiday decorations

Invasive insects hitch a ride to Minnesota, Wisconsin on holiday decorations

Agriculture officials in Minnesota and Wisconsin are working to stop the spread of an invasive evergreen tree-eating insect, after it was discovered in holiday decorations sold at big box stores in both states.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota DNR grants conditional permits for Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion project

Minnesota DNR grants conditional permits for Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion project

The permit has 54 conditions the Fargo Moorhead Diversion Authority must meet in constructing the project, including environmental mitigation, DNR review and approval of all engineering plans prior to construction and approval of the project plan for operation and maintenance.
by Dan Gunderson

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Wisconsin wreaths carry invasive insects from eastern states

Wisconsin residents are being asked to burn or bag some Christmas decorations after an infestation of highly invasive tree-eating insects were found on wreaths, swags and other holiday items made with real evergreen boughs.

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Is there enough investment in clean energy?

Right now, one industry insider says no. Mindy Lubber, CEO and president of sustainability at Ceres, explains the state of climate-friendly investment.
by Paul Huttner

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