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DOE cancels rule on high-efficiency furnaces

The U.S. Department of Energy will rewrite energy efficiency standards for furnaces that were scheduled to go into effect in May for Minnesota and other northern states. The agency was poised to require newly installed furnaces in those cold-weather states be at least 90 percent efficient.
by Martin Moylan

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EPA confirms rootworm resistance in corn

The Environmental Protection Agency has verified for the first time that some corn rootworms have developed resistance to genetically modified corn sold by Monsanto. Rootworm resistance is suspected in a number of Midwest states, including Minnesota.
by Mark Steil

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EPA rules target BWCA, Voyageurs haze

EPA rules target BWCA, Voyageurs haze

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued final rules aimed at cutting air pollution from Minnesota's taconite plants that contribute to haze over the Boundary Waters and Voyageurs and Isle Royale National Parks.
by Dan Kraker

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SE Minn. wind project that could harm eagles moves ahead

SE Minn. wind project that could harm eagles moves ahead

Federal officials have given a developer the green light to move ahead with a controversial wind project in southeastern Minnesota that, if approved, would be the first time a wind farm has been given permission to legally kill bald eagles.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Climate change expected to hit Minn. with rising temps, moving forests

Climate change expected to hit Minn. with rising temps, moving forests

This week on Climate Cast, we'll look at 2012 being the 10th hottest year on record globally and warming predictions based on current greenhouse gas emissions.

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Public to be briefed on SE Minn. emerald ash borer infestation

Public to be briefed on SE Minn. emerald ash borer infestation

Residents in far southeastern Minnesota will have a chance to learn about the spread of emerald ash borer at a meeting tonight at the La Crescent City Hall.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Ash borer infestation forces removal of 400 trees

Ash borer infestation forces removal of 400 trees

Forestry crews are removing hundreds of ash trees from the Fort Snelling Golf Club this week because of emerald ash borer infestation.
by Matt Sepic

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