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Crop-protecting fungicides may be hurting the honey bees

Crop-protecting fungicides may be hurting the honey bees

Bees have been dying in unprecedented numbers. A new study has found that fungi-destroying chemicals may make it harder for bees to metabolize their food. And if they can't get energy, they can't fly.
by Eilís O'Neill

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Recycling woes linger for some St. Paul residents

Recycling woes linger for some St. Paul residents

While the reboot of residential recycling in St. Paul has gotten off to a rocky start, Eureka Recycling and city officials both say they think the effort has turned a corner.
by Tim Nelson

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Pope Francis: Native people have rights over their lands

Pope Francis: Native people have rights over their lands

The pope has been a consistent backer of indigenous rights and has frequently spoken out about the plight of Indians in resisting economic development that threatens their lands.
by The Associated Press

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Trump signs bill undoing oil, gas reporting rule

Trump signs bill undoing oil, gas reporting rule

President Trump on Tuesday signed legislation striking down a rule that requires oil and gas companies to disclose payments to the U.S. or foreign governments for commercial development.
by Associated Press

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Construction work to begin on Red River diversion project

Construction work to begin on Red River diversion project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says construction activities will begin this week on the first phase of the $2.1 billion Red River flood diversion project in the Fargo-Moorhead area.
by Associated Press

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Pollution has worked its way down to the world's deepest waters

Pollution has worked its way down to the world's deepest waters

Tiny creatures in the Mariana Trench have high levels of industrial contamination. The new findings suggest that even Earth's most remote locales feel the effects of human beings.
by Christopher Joyce

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To save the planet, give cows better pasture

To save the planet, give cows better pasture

What's the single most important thing that the world's farmers could do to reduce global warming? Give cattle - especially in the tropics - faster-growing, more nutritious pasture.
by Dan Charles

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