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Environmental News

MPR News is your source for environment news from Minnesota and across the country.

Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

Getting to Green is an MPR News series that shares stories about Minnesota’s clean energy transition, including what needs to be done to get there.

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Why is Minn. warming so fast?

Climate Central released a report Tuesday showing that Minnesota is the third fastest warming state and Wisconsin fourth. The analysis shows that the country has warmed as a whole, but Arizona and the Upper Midwest states have been warming the fastest. Why is this happening?

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Richard Louv urges a new 'nature movement'

Richard Louv urges a new 'nature movement'

The author of the best-selling book "Last Child in the Woods" says the gloom and doom scenario presented by the environmental movement needs to be transformed into a more positive message about the importance of nature, and human interactions with nature. He spoke April 22, 2102 at the Hennepin County Ridgedale Library as part of the Club Book series.

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Looking for 22 champions in central Minnesota

A two-year planning process to envision a better central Minnesota in 20 years is nearing a key point — selecting 22 “champions” to push and cajole local governments, businesses and others to take steps to improve handling of housing, natural resources, the workforce and more.
by Dave Peters

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Researcher Les Szabo on wheat rust, GMOs

Researcher Les Szabo on wheat rust, GMOs

Les Szabo, research geneticist and acting research leader at the USDA-ARS Cereal Disease Laboratory on The University of Minnesota's St. Paul campus, discusses wheat's resistance to a new rust and how GMOs could help solve the problem.
by Tom Weber

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Twin Cities area faces stricter air quality rules

Twin Cities area faces stricter air quality rules

The air in the Twin Cities generally meets state and national quality standards -- except for the occasional day when pollution can shoot up. But the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to announce new rules soon.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Should we label genetically modified food?

Should we label genetically modified food?

Some states are considering laws that would require genetically modified foods be clearly labeled on the packaging. What would those labels really tell consumers about that food? Are GMOs safe?

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