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DNR rules against Minnesota bear researcher

DNR rules against Minnesota bear researcher

A DNR administrator backed an administrative law judge who ruled in May that the state agency had the authority to refuse to renew Lynn Rogers' permit for collaring bears.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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EPA releases 5-year plan to improve Great Lakes

EPA releases 5-year plan to improve Great Lakes

Plan will accelerate efforts to address toxic pollution, invasive species and farm runoff and restore plant and wildlife habitat.
by The Associated Press

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Obama calls for more ambitious approach to climate change in U.N. speech

Obama calls for more ambitious approach to climate change in U.N. speech

The White House says that to help local officials deal with the impact of catastrophic events the U.S. will release data gathered by NASA, the U.S. Geological Survey and other agencies.

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In California, less water means more West Nile virus

In California, less water means more West Nile virus

The season for West Nile has yet to peak, officials warn. Temperatures and infection rates are still rising.
by April Dembosky

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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.
by The Associated Press

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