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April 13, 2017 8:35 AM

Scientists seek holy grail of climate change in Oman's hills

Geologists are coring samples from one of the world's only exposed sections of the Earth's mantle to uncover how a spontaneous natural process millions of years ago transformed CO2 into limestone and marble.

by The Associated Press

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March 21, 2017 4:00 AM

Prodded by young people, cities take aggressive climate action

St. Louis Park and Grand Marais have both passed "climate inheritance" resolutions to reduce citywide greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2040.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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March 17, 2017 8:19 AM

Republicans join Democrats against Trump's Great Lakes cuts

President Trump wants to eliminate federal support of a program that addresses the Great Lakes' most pressing environmental threats. The response from Republicans in Great Lakes states: No, thanks.

by The Associated Press

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March 17, 2017 6:51 AM

Study: 'Urgent' action against global warming needed to save coral reefs

After another major coral bleaching event, a new study has concluded that securing a future for coral reefs "ultimately requires urgent and rapid action to reduce global warming."

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March 16, 2017 3:18 PM

Climate Cast: CO2 is driving climate changes

A recent interview with the head of the EPA has caused an uproar in the science community.

by Paul Huttner

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March 15, 2017 8:50 AM

Mia exhibit combines algae, sci-fi

Artist Alison Hiltner uses algae to explore the relationship between humans and the environment.

by Marianne Combs

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March 14, 2017 10:08 AM

Natural environmental swings cause up to half of Arctic sea ice loss

Researchers say 30 percent to 50 percent of the ice loss is due to natural variation in temperature and humidity, while human-caused warming is responsible for the rest.

by Christopher Joyce

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March 9, 2017 10:36 AM

EPA chief: Carbon dioxide not primary cause of warming

Scott Pruitt's view is at odds with mainstream climate science, including NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

by The Associated Press

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March 6, 2017 11:45 AM

Bald eagles soar back into town ahead of schedule, thanks to the weather

The spring eagle migration usually coincides with the ice-out of Minnesota's lakes and rivers. But mild weather in February meant the ice broke up earlier than usual and also melted much of the snow dotting the ground.

by Nancy Yang