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Rare fox takes a walk in the park, and Yosemite staff cheer

Rare fox takes a walk in the park, and Yosemite staff cheer

It's been nearly 100 years since a sighting of a Sierra Nevada red fox was documented in Yosemite National Park, according to park staff.

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EPA says Minnesota businesses best at reducing pollutants

An EPA report says Minnesota businesses implemented measures that resulted in a reduction of nearly 1 million pounds in the quantity of toxic pollutants generated in 2012 and 2013.
by The Associated Press

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EPA reaches air quality agreement with taconite facilities

Two taconite producers, considered by environmentalists as major contributors to low air quality in the Iron Range, have reached a settlement that will allow them time to develop and install new technology to reduce pollutants.
by Riham Feshir

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DNR: Resorts, lawmakers blocking new invasive species rules

DNR: Resorts, lawmakers blocking new invasive species rules

A Department of Natural Resources official says he's surprised by opposition to a plan requiring boaters take online invasive species training but confident a compromise can be found.
by Dan Gunderson

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A look at Minnesota's composting efforts

A look at Minnesota's composting efforts

Minnesota set a new goal last year for metro counties to recycle and compost 75 percent of solid waste by 2030.

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Citywide curbside composting coming to Minneapolis

Citywide curbside composting coming to Minneapolis

City residents will support the program through an additional service charge of $3.40 per month -- regardless of whether they participate.
by Jon Collins

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How Minnesota environmentalists use art to raise awareness

Some of Minnesota's most active environmentalists are artists. Whether poets or performers, visual artists or musicians, their work consistently focuses on environmental ills.

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Obama proposes new protections for Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Obama proposes new protections for Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

The U.S. Department of Interior says the new recommendations have the potential to be one of the largest conservation measures "since Congress passed the visionary Wilderness Act over 50 years ago."
by Sam Sanders

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