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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

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Climate Cast: Unnatural disasters

Climate Cast: Unnatural disasters

Climate and hurricane expert Kerry Emanuel discussed how climate change is increasing the physical limits of hurricane wind speeds.
by Paul Huttner

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Once teased for her love of bugs, 8-year-old co-authors scientific paper

Once teased for her love of bugs, 8-year-old co-authors scientific paper

Sophia Spencer was extremely fond of bugs, especially grasshoppers. Her peers didn't always appreciate her interest. Entomologists on Twitter, on the other hand, were huge fans of her passion.

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Global plan to streamline 'use by' food labels aims to cut food waste

Global plan to streamline 'use by' food labels aims to cut food waste

Confusion over "sell by" and "use by" dates is one reason why billions of tons of food are tossed each year. A new global initiative of food giants, including Walmart and Nestle, aims to tackle that.
by Allison Aubrey

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Concern grows over effects of treated seeds on birds

Concern grows over effects of treated seeds on birds

Neonicotinoid-treated seeds are winding up as food for birds and other animals, which can be toxic for the wildlife.
by Dan Gunderson

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Guess what's showing up in our shellfish? One word: plastics

Guess what's showing up in our shellfish? One word: plastics

Scientists predict that plastic in the ocean will eventually outweigh the fish there. Where is it all coming from? And is it making our food unsafe? Researchers are trying to find the answers.
by Ken Christensen

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Carl Pope offers his ideas for saving the planet

Carl Pope offers his ideas for saving the planet

Environmental leader Carl Pope speaks at the Westminster Town Hall Forum: "Can We Save the Planet?"
by MPR News Staff

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The duck dynasty continues: A Hautman wins the stamp contest, again

The duck dynasty continues: A Hautman wins the stamp contest, again

Bob Hautman from Delano won the contest with his acrylic painting of a pair of mallards. Hautman's win this year makes it the 13th time he or one of his brothers have graced the duck stamps with their art.
by The Associated Press

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Garden bounty a windfall for Minnesota food shelves

Garden bounty a windfall for Minnesota food shelves

Food shelves are putting a lot of effort into bringing in more donated fresh produce, and it's paying off. In southwestern Minnesota, gardeners like Dennis Stelter, 83, are delivering in a big way.
by Mark Steil

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