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The refugees that the world barely pays attention to

The refugees that the world barely pays attention to

They're known as 'climate refugees.' But there's not even an international definition for them, let alone recognition or protection.
by Tim McDonnell

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As carbon dioxide levels rise, major crops are losing nutrients

As carbon dioxide levels rise, major crops are losing nutrients

As the level of carbon dioxide in the air rises because of climate change, scientists are trying to pin down how plants are impacted. There's evidence that it's changing many important plants we eat.

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Regulators focus on need for new pipeline as decision looms

Regulators focus on need for new pipeline as decision looms

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission worked through questions of Enbridge Energy and opponents of the Line 3 oil pipeline project on Tuesday, hinting that it might take them longer than expected to discuss the matter.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Rivers of Oil podcast, Episode 1: Pipes

Rivers of Oil podcast, Episode 1: Pipes

Pipelines are everywhere, 2.5 million miles of them, forming a web under our feet, our rivers, our roads. And today, nearly every time a new pipeline is proposed, it's met with protest. Now, the battle over those pipelines -- with all its costs and its chaos -- looks to be headed for Minnesota.
by Dan Kraker, Julie Siple, Cody Nelson and Bill Wareham

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Tighter harvest limits possible on Lake of the Woods

Tighter harvest limits possible on Lake of the Woods

The DNR is considering new, tighter harvest limits on Lake of the Woods walleye and sauger.
by John Enger

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Changing rural narratives: A Ground Level conversation in Grand Rapids

Changing rural narratives: A Ground Level conversation in Grand Rapids

The great outdoors, as we heard at a community conversation at the Blandin Foundation, is a key reason why people choose to live in Grand Rapids. The discussion revolved around why people choose Grand Rapids, what they worry about and celebrate in daily life, and what issues they believe leaders should focus on.
by Tom Weber

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