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UN chief warns oceans are 'under threat as never before'

UN chief warns oceans are 'under threat as never before'

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cited a 2016 World Economic Forum report on "The New Plastics Economy," which said the best research estimates there are over 150 million tons of plastics in the ocean.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota joins 'Climate Alliance' to uphold Paris pact

Minnesota joins 'Climate Alliance' to uphold Paris pact

Gov. Mark Dayton on Monday joined a group of states that say they'll uphold the emission reduction targets laid out in the Paris climate accord. The move comes after President Trump last week pulled U.S. support.
by Cody Nelson

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Minnesota to open 22 meetings on disputed Enbridge pipeline

Minnesota to open 22 meetings on disputed Enbridge pipeline

Enbridge Energy is seeking approval to replace its aging Line 3 pipeline across northern Minnesota. The meetings along the proposed route are meant to give the public a chance to comment on the draft environmental review for the project.
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Mississippi River mayors: Paris pullout hurts U.S. ag exports

Mississippi River mayors: Paris pullout hurts U.S. ag exports

The Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative sayid in a news release Friday that nations remaining in the Paris agreement will impose carbon pricing through taxes or trading systems, without any say from the United States.
by The Associated Press

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News Quiz: A week of culminations

News Quiz: A week of culminations

Coming off Memorial Day weekend, things heated up quickly at the Minnesota Capitol, the Walker Arts Center and the White House. Here's what happened, and a quiz to test your knowledge on these contentious topics.
by Sara Porter

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Trump's speech on Paris climate agreement withdrawal, annotated

Trump's speech on Paris climate agreement withdrawal, annotated

NPR journalists have fact-checked and analyzed the president's announcement that the U.S. will pull out of the international accord, including Trump's comments on terrorism and the economy.

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5 changes that could come from leaving the Paris climate deal

5 changes that could come from leaving the Paris climate deal

Reporters break down how the coal industry, climate, U.S. global relations, public support and budget could be affected by President Trump's decision to pull out of the deal.

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Climate Cast: Water, water everywhere

Climate Cast: Water, water everywhere

More water in the atmosphere and more water in the oceans means homes are more likely to experience water damage, especially along the coast.
by Paul Huttner

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