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A Beautiful World: Enric Sala on 'Pristine Seas'

A Beautiful World: Enric Sala on 'Pristine Seas'

While the ocean is full of bad news, Dr. Enric Sala is focused on establishing global marine sanctuaries. He believes underwater ecosystems can not only survive, but thrive.

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Shell Oil abandons controversial drilling off Alaska's shore

Shell Oil abandons controversial drilling off Alaska's shore

The company, which spent some $7 billion on the project, now says it was "a clearly disappointing exploration outcome" in the Chukchi Sea, which is part of the Arctic Ocean.

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Issues remain as buffers move from Capitol to cropland

Issues remain as buffers move from Capitol to cropland

State officials are still working to provide farmers and property owners clear guidance about where they'll be required to install the grassland zones to filter harmful runoff.
by The Associated Press

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Shell Oil abandons controversial drilling off Alaska's shore

Shell Oil abandons controversial drilling off Alaska's shore

Shell announced the move late Sunday, describing what the company called "a clearly disappointing exploration outcome" in the Chukchi Sea, which is part of the Arctic Ocean.

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Muskie-walleye war on NW Minnesota lake snags DNR

Muskie-walleye war on NW Minnesota lake snags DNR

Critics say stocking muskie in Otter Tail County's Pelican Lake hurts walleye fishing. The DNR says there's no proof. The questions, however, are pulling the agency waist deep into another Minnesota fish fight.
by Dan Gunderson

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Five solutions to our water crisis

Five solutions to our water crisis

Many of the nation's water-supply systems need expensive improvements. And in the West and elsewhere, utilities are focused on finding enough water to meet demand. Although the problems are complex, experts generally agree on some basic solutions.
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The water crisis is already here, struggling inches below our feet

The water crisis is already here, struggling inches below our feet

Cheap water is something Americans have come to take for granted, but farm runoff, drought, and aging infrastructure threaten this increasingly precious resource. Just as with crumbling bridges or congested highways, the solutions don't come cheap.
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