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Scenes from the People's Climate March in New York City

Scenes from the People's Climate March in New York City

Organizers say more than 100,000 marched in New York City ahead of Tuesday's U.N. Climate Summit.

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China, US, India push world carbon emissions up

China, US, India push world carbon emissions up

The world pumped an estimated 39.8 billion tons of carbon dioxide into the air last year by burning coal, oil and gas.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesotans participate in New York climate march

Minnesotans participate in New York climate march

The Minnesotans traveled by bus, van and train for the march to raise awareness about climate change and urge world leaders to act.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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For Walker-Burke, quiet differences on environment

For Walker-Burke, quiet differences on environment

In a race that has largely revolved around who can create jobs, both candidates are sticking to general comments about balancing the need to protect natural resources with economic development.
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Minn. students join national march to demand climate change action

Over 300 people from Minnesota are currently on a 20-hour journey to New York to participate in the People's Climate March on Sunday.

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Killing comes naturally to chimps, scientists say

Killing comes naturally to chimps, scientists say

A new study finds that the numerical makeup of chimpanzee communities is roughly proportional to the "chimp murder rate."

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DNR closes Pigeon Lake islands

The Meeker County islands are off limits because of a bird virus.
by The Associated Press

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Satellite: A better way to measure groundwater levels?

Satellite: A better way to measure groundwater levels?

Researchers are using satellite data to measure groundwater use and how much is left. A key scientist will talk about the effort tonight in St. Paul.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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