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Scientists trying to make common carp a lot less so

Scientists trying to make common carp a lot less so

Common carp is an invasive species -- and an undesirable one at that. It destroys aquatic plants and stirs up sediment, degrading water quality.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Bees feel the squeeze as cropland consumes habitat

Bees feel the squeeze as cropland consumes habitat

North Dakota and Minnesota researchers studying Midwest bee health and land use say a shifting agricultural landscape is making it harder for bees to find enough food.
by Dan Gunderson

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How U.N. climate change talks are driven by cliques

How U.N. climate change talks are driven by cliques

Delegates from nearly 200 countries are meeting in Bonn, Germany, this week to resume negotiations on a new global agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions .

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The trophy picture: How fishermen's bragging rights gave birth to fine art

The trophy picture: How fishermen's bragging rights gave birth to fine art

In 19th-century Japan, fishermen found a foolproof way to record trophy catches: a "fish rubbing" inked onto paper, creating a permanent record of their size. Gyotaku soon evolved into fine art.
by Tove Danovich

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General Mills pledges to cut carbon emissions by nearly 30 percent

The Golden Valley-based food company says among other things, it'll invest $100 million in clean energy and energy efficiency for its facilities.
by Matt Sepic

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Obama renaming continent's highest peak from Mt. McKinley to Denali

Obama renaming continent's highest peak from Mt. McKinley to Denali

Efforts to change the mountain's name back to Denali date back to 1975. The White House says changing the name back "recognizes the sacred status of Denali to generations of Alaska Natives."
by Brakkton Booker

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Worsening wildfire seasons tax the Forest Service

Worsening wildfire seasons tax the Forest Service

The agency says it's now spending record amounts on fire suppression, and these bills are coming at the expense of its other programs -- many of which would help prevent future wildfires.
by Kirk Siegler

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Climate Cast at the fair: Year in review

Climate Cast at the fair: Year in review

MPR News' Kerri Miller is joined by MPR meteorologist Paul Huttner and Dr. John Abraham to look back at a year of climate news

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When a bald eagle hits your car

When a bald eagle hits your car

Collisions between cars and the majestic national bird are more common than you might think. One such collision sparked a road trip to save the eagle.
by Tracy Mumford

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