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Robotics industry sees opportunity in farming

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Kent Cavender-Bares, CEO of Rowbot, about the future of robotic farming and how farmers are currently using automated machinery in the fields.

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How not to teach climate change

How not to teach climate change

New research suggests that emphasizing scientific progress won't promote environmental action. In fact, it may do the reverse.
by Tania Lombrozo

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Minnesota residents fight invasive milfoil plant

The discovery of Eurasian milfoil in a Stearns County lake has renewed interest in the water quality of Middle Spunk Lake.
by The Associated Press

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Envisioning landscapes of our very distant future

Envisioning landscapes of our very distant future

Many suggest we have entered new geologic epoch, ushered in by humanity's own transformations of Earth's climate, erosion patterns, extinctions, atmosphere and rock record.
by Vincent F. Ialenti

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Zebra mussels found in Cass Lake; first for Bemidji area

Zebra mussels found in Cass Lake; first for Bemidji area

DNR officials say Cass Lake and many of the lakes near it are now considered zebra mussel infested after the species were recently discovered.
by MPR News Staff

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Food is cheap, at least compared to four years ago

Food is cheap, at least compared to four years ago

Around the globe, it's become easier for people to buy food. Meat, especially beef, is the exception. Supplies remain tight because of the lingering effects of droughts.
by Dan Charles

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Economists try to model climate change

Economists from across the country will spend the next two days in Minneapolis evaluating the economics of climate change.

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Renewable energy as a conservative issue?

The environment: It's not just a liberal issue. That's the takeaway from this morning's interview on Midwest Energy News with Debbie Dooley of Georgia, one of the founders of the tea party movement.
by Bob Collins

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