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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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Can microplastics harm us?

Can microplastics harm us?

Plastic is everywhere, from synthetic clothing to take-out food containers. Now we know it’s also in our bodies. MPR News guest host Euan Kerr talks with a doctor and a researcher about microplastics and human health.
by Euan Kerr and Maja Beckstrom

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An unlikely symbol of cooperation, the barn owl brings Arab and Israeli scientists together

An unlikely symbol of cooperation, the barn owl brings Arab and Israeli scientists together

A cross-border conservation project centered on barn owls is fostering cooperation between Israeli and Arab scientists, offering a rare example of coexistence in the conflict-ridden Middle East. 
by The Associated Press

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Environmental groups sue Minnesota agencies over nitrate pollution

Environmental groups sue Minnesota agencies over nitrate pollution

The lawsuit alleges the agencies have failed to adopt regulations that are adequate to protect water resources from farm-related nitrate pollution. It also asks the agencies to reopen state rules that govern animal manure and commercial fertilizer, major sources of nitrate contamination in groundwater, lakes, rivers and streams.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Alaskans say Trump can change the name of Denali but can't make people call it Mount McKinley

Alaskans say Trump can change the name of Denali but can't make people call it Mount McKinley

President Donald Trump has changed the name of Alaska's Denali back to Mount McKinley. It's a nod to President William McKinley, who was from Ohio and who never set foot in Alaska. Many Alaskans say they'll never stop calling the mountain Denali.
by The Associated Press

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$20 million from 3M settlement to fund outdoor projects in east metro

$20 million from 3M settlement to fund outdoor projects in east metro

The money was set aside for enhancing water resources, wildlife habitat and outdoor recreational opportunities in the east metro. Seven years after the settlement, that funding is finally ready to be distributed.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Proposed high-voltage powerline gets state regulators’ approval

Proposed high-voltage powerline gets state regulators’ approval

Minnesota Power and Great River Energy jointly plan to build the 180-mile project, which could cost upwards of $1 billion. The utilities say the new high-voltage line is needed to help maintain a reliable power grid, as they transition away from fossil fuel plants to renewable energy such as solar and wind. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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How to talk to kids about the Los Angeles wildfires and other climate crises

How to talk to kids about the Los Angeles wildfires and other climate crises

You can help reassure and inform children about the Los Angeles wildfires and broader climate concerns, with age-appropriate tips, expert insights and practical ways to ease eco-anxiety.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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What to know about protecting your cat from bird flu

What to know about protecting your cat from bird flu

A few cats have died from bird flu after eating raw food. And some raw pet food products have been recalled. Here's what to know about the risks to your fur babies, and how to keep them safe.
by Sarah Boden

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