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2014 goes down as tough year for some wildlife

2014 goes down as tough year for some wildlife

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota treated more than 9,000 animals, birds and other creatures in 2014.
by Tim Nelson

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Editor’s notebook: Covering the environment in 2014

Editor’s notebook: Covering the environment in 2014

Water, copper-nickel mining and climate change were the top environmental topics for MPR News in 2014. Concerns about pipelines carrying crude oil, the decline in pollinators and the anniversary of the Wilderness Act that created the BWCA are also on the list.
by MPR News Staff

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How would the Endangered Species List help monarchs?

How would the Endangered Species List help monarchs?

One of the main reasons for the recent decline of monarch butterflies is loss of habitat. And since monarchs migrate to Mexico every year, they need habitat across a wide area.
by Steven John

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Wolf protection battle plays out in the courts

Wolf protection battle plays out in the courts

A look at wolves in our region and why the courts have become the primary battleground for how best to protect them.

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Road salt contributes to toxic chemical levels in streams

Road salt contributes to toxic chemical levels in streams

There's growing awareness that the coarse mix of sodium chloride and other chemicals, that make driving and walking a little easier, may also cause harm.
by Cheryl Corley

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Waste officials: Don't trash your Christmas tree

State waste officials are reminding people that it's against the law to throw real Christmas trees in the trash.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Scientists target mess from Christmas tree needles

Scientists target mess from Christmas tree needles

Keeping a tree well-watered goes a long way toward minimizing the needle problem. But beyond that, scientists are trying to find ways to make trees less messy and keep them fresh through the holidays.
by The Associated Press

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