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As climate wars heat up, some skeptics are targets
Environmentalists and Democrats have launched investigations into the funding of climate skeptics. Some say the probes are necessary, others worry they could be seen as harassment.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders at National Press Club
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks at the National Press Club March 9, 2015 about his possible presidential campaign focused on economic inequality and climate change.
A human rights group says police in China detained two people for protesting the government's approach to smog. A popular film about the same topic was recently removed from major websites.
In warmer climate, a bid to preserve trees threatened by emerald ash borer
Given that the emerald ash borer is only kept at bay at temperatures of 30 below, experts are seeking ways to save Minnesota's northern forest as the climate changes.
The nonprofit Lakes and Parks Alliance of Minneapolis argues in the suit that appropriate environmental review hasn't been conducted on the route through the project's Kenilworth Corridor, a popular recreation area.
What Minnesota avian flu outbreak means for state's turkey farms
Nearly 15,000 turkeys died in an avian flu virus outbreak in Pope County, according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. We get an update.
3M to go green on pulp, paper purchases
The company says the new policy ensures the pulp and paper in its products will come from sustainable sources. ForestEthics, a group that long criticized 3M's paper buying, applauded the move.