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To boost recycling, St. Paul may need to trash old bins

To boost recycling, St. Paul may need to trash old bins

Despite a costly recycling system overhaul, St. Paul's recycling rate has dropped slightly. It may not rise until the city invests in new carts a couple of years from now.
by Curtis Gilbert

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St. Paul recycling decreases after switch to 'single-sort'

After spending $1 million to create a simpler recycling program that allows residents to put all their recyclables into one bin, the city saw a slight drop in recycling collections.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Why proposed BWCA land swap roils some waters

Why proposed BWCA land swap roils some waters

More than three decades after the controversial deal that established the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, relatively small plots of land in the wilderness continue to generate big disputes.
by Dan Kraker

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'Aggressive' plan aims to separate crops from waterways

'Aggressive' plan aims to separate crops from waterways

Buffers help prevent agricultural runoff, but some farm groups see requiring them as a taking of their land.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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As climate wars heat up, some skeptics are targets

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.
by Geoff Brumfiel

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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders at National Press Club

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.

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Anti-smog film is pulled in China; Protesters reportedly detained

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.

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In warmer climate, a bid to preserve trees threatened by emerald ash borer

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.
by Dan Kraker

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