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Saturday's march aims to stand up for science
"I think the profession of science is under attack," says one organizer of the worldwide event. "[We've] left that open for politicians to [hijack] science for their own selfish needs."
How to be less of a jerk to the environment
It's Earth Day, so MPR News' digital team asked our environment reporters for some simple tips on how we can be better to the planet.
Volkswagen to pay $2.8 billion in U.S. diesel emission scandal
A judge on Friday ordered Volkswagen to pay a $2.8 billion criminal penalty in the United States for cheating on diesel emissions tests, blessing a deal negotiated by the government for a "massive fraud" orchestrated by the German automaker.
Climate Cast: Climate migration in the U.S.
The governor of Louisiana declared a state of emergency for an unusual reason — their coastline is disappearing. Other states could face similar issues as global temperatures and sea levels rise.
Educators on a hot topic: Global warming 101
Thousands of people will participate in Saturday's march. We reached out to three experts on teaching and climate change to find out how the event -- and its aftermath -- can help engage young people.
One of many March for Science rallies around the country will happen in St. Paul on Saturday at the state Capitol, where a feud has broken out over funding for environmental programs.
Jane Goodall on resilience of nature and the indomitable human spirit
Jane Goodall wonders why humans, such intellectual creatures, would destroy our only home. But says she has hope for the future because of the enthusiasm of young people, the resilience of nature and the indomitable human spirit.