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Lego 'master builders' to make model of Whitewater watershed in Winona

Lego 'master builders' to make model of Whitewater watershed in Winona

A successful Lego donation drive over the winter is allowing an educator at Whitewater State Park to coordinate the effort, which aims to raise awareness about land use and water quality.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Smoke from Superior refinery explosion poses health risk

Smoke from Superior refinery explosion poses health risk

An explosion and asphalt fire at a Wisconsin oil refinery sent huge plumes of smoke into the air that pollution experts said almost certainly contained large amounts of toxins, posing a serious health risk to those living downwind.
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The implications of the oil and gas boom

The implications of the oil and gas boom

Neal Conan asks about the trade-offs in the oil and gas glut, about how it changes politics around the world, and whether it will delay any transition to clean sources of energy.

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State officials go back to drawing board on wild rice rule

State officials go back to drawing board on wild rice rule

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency spent several years analyzing studies and engaging industry, tribes and environmental groups. But an administrative law judge rejected the updated standard.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Photos: Smoke, tension and evacuations follow Superior refinery fire

Photos: Smoke, tension and evacuations follow Superior refinery fire

A refinery fire that generated blasts and explosions throughout the day generated a huge plume of black smoke, prompting evacuations of a three-mile radius around the refinery, as well as a 10 mile corridor south of it in the path of the smoke.

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A slowing ocean current could mean big climate changes

A slowing ocean current could mean big climate changes

The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, education via sailboat and youth activism. Buckle up for this week's Climate Cast.
by Paul Huttner

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Watch: U.S. lawmakers assail EPA chief over ethical missteps

Watch: U.S. lawmakers assail EPA chief over ethical missteps

Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt faces potentially make-or-break hearings Thursday on Capitol Hill, where he is expected to be peppered with questions about spending and ethics scandals that have triggered bipartisan calls for his ouster.
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Nobel laureate teaches the tricky work of talking about climate change

Nobel laureate teaches the tricky work of talking about climate change

When Mario Molina won the Nobel Prize for his research on CFCs, it came with a new responsibility: To communicate science and influence policy. To that end, he visited 3M on Wednesday and will meet U students and faculty today.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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