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Dakota Access pipeline cops push back on accusations of brutality

Dakota Access pipeline cops push back on accusations of brutality

Law enforcement says officers have shown restraint in the face of violence, but many self-described "water protectors" say they think the police are over-militarized.
by Matt Sepic

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American RadioWorks documentary: Thirsty Planet

American RadioWorks documentary: Thirsty Planet

Climate change is cutting off some people's access to clean water. It's making the drought worse in some places, even as it triggers torrential rain and flooding in others.

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For some, climate change cuts off access to clean water

For some, climate change cuts off access to clean water

Around the world climate change is making drought worse in some places, even as it triggers torrential rain and flooding in others - cutting off some people's access to clean water.
by MPR News Staff

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Split government could curtail progress on climate change

With a Republican-majority Legislature and a DFL governor, there's little room for progress on climate change in Minnesota this session.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Standing Rock considers creating tribal utilities commission

Standing Rock considers creating tribal utilities commission

Tribal Chairman Dave Archambault II says the battle over the Dakota Access pipeline near the reservation has shown flaws in federal and state law pertaining to tribal consultation and input on infrastructure projects.
by Associated Press

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10 pipeline protesters face disorderly conduct trial

A joint misdemeanor trial is scheduled Monday for 10 people arrested Aug. 11 after they allegedly pushed through law enforcement lines or police tape to access a construction site.
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Gov. Burgum: Dakota Access pipeline good for North Dakota economy

Gov. Burgum: Dakota Access pipeline good for North Dakota economy

Republican Gov. Doug Burgum took office Thursday and told state agency leaders that the goal during his administration will be to make state government more efficient and responsive to citizens.
by Associated Press

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Q&A: Secretary of state pick could affect climate policy

Q&A: Secretary of state pick could affect climate policy

If Trump's pick for secretary of state, ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson, is confirmed by the Senate, where opposition is emerging, the move could have broad consequences for U.S. environmental policy.
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