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The sea level threat to cities depends on where the ice melts -- not just how fast

The sea level threat to cities depends on where the ice melts -- not just how fast

Identifying where ice melts can help cities in planning for a future with elevated sea levels. In New York City, the sea level would be affected more by melting ice in northern Greenland than Canada.
by Christopher Joyce

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If the developing world can go solar, maybe Puerto Rico can too

If the developing world can go solar, maybe Puerto Rico can too

With most of the island still without electricity, some Puerto Ricans are hoping to follow the example of developing world countries -- and turn to the sun for power.
by Jason Beaubien

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To avoid 'fatbergs,' keep grease, wipes out of sewer

To avoid 'fatbergs,' keep grease, wipes out of sewer

Minnesota hasn't yet had any monster fatbergs, or giant globs of fat and grease mixed with disposable wipes that can wreak havoc on a city. But they're still causing plenty of problems for sewer systems around the state.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Will Steger plans wilderness education center

Will Steger plans wilderness education center

The explorer has been building the Steger Wilderness Center in a remote setting north of Ely on the edge of the Boundary Waters.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Should telecommuting state workers live in Minnesota?

There is no law in Minnesota that says an employee of the state can't live half a continent away and work remotely, but Fox 9 says it's been stymied in an attempt to find out how pervasive the practice is.
by Bob Collins

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The Water Main: 'Know Water, Know Beer'

The Water Main: 'Know Water, Know Beer'

An MPR "Water Main" event held at the Southern Theater called "Know Water, Know Beer."
by MPR News Staff

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Senate may approve drilling in Alaskan wilderness with tax bill

Senate may approve drilling in Alaskan wilderness with tax bill

Legislation opening up a portion of ANWR for leasing cleared a key Senate hurdle this week, when the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved it.
by Scott Detrow

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Trump delays policy on importing elephant parts

Trump delays policy on importing elephant parts

President Donald Trump says he's delaying a new policy allowing the body parts of African elephants shot for sport to be imported until he can review "all conservation facts."
by The Associated Press

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