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Start of 2012, March shatter US heat records

Start of 2012, March shatter US heat records

It's been so warm in the United States this year, especially in March, that national records weren't just broken, they were deep-fried.

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Study ties oil, gas production to Midwest quakes

Study ties oil, gas production to Midwest quakes

Oil and gas production may explain a sharp increase in small earthquakes in the nation's midsection, a new study from the U.S. Geological Survey suggests. The rate has jumped six-fold from the late 20th century through last year, the team reports, and the changes are "almost certainly man-made."

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At U of M-Morris, alternative energy on par with low-priced fossil fuels

At U of M-Morris, alternative energy on par with low-priced fossil fuels

Officials at the University of Minnesota Morris were thrilled to find out this week that even with natural gas prices at 10-year lows, heating the campus with biomass was a competitive alternative to burning fossil fuels.
by Conrad Wilson

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Asian carp controversy: The view from Shanghai

Asian carp controversy: The view from Shanghai

Adam Minter, a native Minnesotan and writer, now lives in Shanghai. He noticed a recent flurry of social media activity in China about the Americans' debate over the carp.

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Mild winter leads to healthier deer this year

Mild winter leads to healthier deer this year

The mild winter means more deer survived the season in good shape. But for many farmers getting ready to plant this year's corn and soybeans, a growing deer population means more crop damage.
by Elizabeth Baier

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National Geographic photographer on capturing nature's extremities

National Geographic photographer on capturing nature's extremities

National Geographic photographer Paul Nicklen has traveled the world capturing the extremes of life. From a face-off with a deadly predator to his attempt to get narwhals on film, Nicklen will discuss his adventures.

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