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Rivers of Oil, Episode 3: The spark that ignited fires

Rivers of Oil, Episode 3: The spark that ignited fires

Pipelines have become a potent issue for Native American and indigenous people, who are fighting them across North America. Part of the fight is over culture and identity. But it also involves a messy history of land and treaties, and a long, complicated -- and often adversarial -- relationship with the U.S. government.
by Julie Siple, Bill Wareham, Dan Kraker and Cody Nelson

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Environmentalists file 2 more challenges to MN mine

Environmentalists file 2 more challenges to MN mine

Environmental groups filed two more lawsuits Monday challenging the Interior Department's decision to reinstate the federal mineral rights leases for the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota.
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Proposed backcountry driving route sparks pushback in northern Minn.

Proposed backcountry driving route sparks pushback in northern Minn.

The Border to Border Touring Route would lead drivers from Lake Superior to the North Dakota border. But the project is sparking controversy with some nearby residents.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota regulators to decide this week on Enbridge Line 3

Minnesota regulators to decide this week on Enbridge Line 3

State regulators reconvene this week to decide whether to approve or reject Enbridge Energy's proposal for replacing its Line 3 oil pipeline across northern Minnesota.

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The bountiful benefits of bringing back the beavers

The bountiful benefits of bringing back the beavers

Hundreds of millions of beavers used to populate the West but were hunted to near extinction. Turns out, beavers are critical to healthy water ecosystems, so now there are efforts to bring them back.
by Luke Runyon

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Railroad unloading oil from cars after Iowa derailment

Railroad unloading oil from cars after Iowa derailment

Officials say 230,000 gallons spilled after the derailment, with some of it being carried down the Little Rock and Rock rivers.
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Large methane leaks threaten perception of 'clean' natural gas

Large methane leaks threaten perception of 'clean' natural gas

A new study finds that oil and gas operations are leaking 60 percent more methane than previously reported by the federal government.
by Leigh Paterson

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Crude oil leaks into floodwaters after train derails in Iowa

Crude oil leaks into floodwaters after train derails in Iowa

A freight train derailed in northwest Iowa on Friday, leaking crude oil into flooded fields flanking the tracks and raising concerns about the possible contamination of residential water supplies downstream, officials said.
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