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A photojournalist's view from Standing Rock

A photojournalist's view from Standing Rock

Richard Tsong-Taatarii, a staff photographer for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, was at Standing Rock documenting the Dakota Access pipeline protests over the weekend.
by MPR News Staff

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Outgoing EPA chief Gina McCarthy speaks on Obama Administration's legacy

Outgoing EPA chief Gina McCarthy speaks on Obama Administration's legacy

EPA administrator Gina McCarthy answered questions about the environmental and public health legacy of the Obama Administration, with an emphasis on efforts to combat the global effects of climate change.

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Next 5 years: No new federal oil, gas leases in Arctic Ocean

Next 5 years: No new federal oil, gas leases in Arctic Ocean

The Obama administration has removed Arctic locations from planned oil and gas leases for the next 5 years. Ten of the 11 approved lease areas are in the Gulf of Mexico.
by Rebecca Hersher

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St. Cloud City Council puts off solar garden after concerns

The St. Cloud City Council has put off discussing a proposal to build a solar garden in part of a local cemetery after neighbors spoke out.
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Dakota Access oil pipeline developer won't consider reroute

Dakota Access oil pipeline developer won't consider reroute

The head of the company building the Dakota Access oil pipeline said Friday that it won't be rerouted but that he'd like to meet with the head of an American Indian tribe to try to ease the tribe's concerns about the project.
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Obama blocks new oil, gas drilling in Arctic Ocean

Obama blocks new oil, gas drilling in Arctic Ocean

The Obama administration is blocking new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic Ocean, handing a victory to environmentalists who say industrial activity in the icy waters will harm whales, walruses and other wildlife and exacerbate global warming.
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Hundreds of U.S. businesses urge Trump to uphold Paris climate deal

Hundreds of U.S. businesses urge Trump to uphold Paris climate deal

Starbucks, General Mills and Nike were among more than 360 companies and investors urging Trump and elected officials in an open letter to "continue U.S. participation" in the Paris climate accord.

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Dakota Access Pipeline decision unlikely until early 2017

Dakota Access Pipeline decision unlikely until early 2017

A federal judge likely won't decide until early next year whether to give the developer of the Dakota Access oil pipeline permission to finish the $3.8 billion project, according to court documents.
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