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Climate

Proposed natural gas plant in Superior gets renewed scrutiny

Proposed natural gas plant in Superior gets renewed scrutiny

A long-planned natural gas power plant in Superior is facing new scrutiny from local officials who originally backed it, at the same time that labor unions and other supporters are ramping up their advocacy for the controversial project.
by Dan Kraker

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What an unseasonably warm winter will mean for farmers this year

What an unseasonably warm winter will mean for farmers this year

The warmest winter on record has also brought some of the lowest snow cover on record to much of Minnesota. What does the lack of snow mean for Minnesota’s soils and farmers this year?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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A wildfire scorching the Texas Panhandle has grown to the largest in state history

A wildfire scorching the Texas Panhandle has grown to the largest in state history

A wildfire spreading across the Texas Panhandle has become the largest in state history. Authorities say the Smokehouse Creek fire grew Thursday to nearly 1,700 square miles of scorched rural ranchlands and destroyed homes.
by The Associated Press

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Wildfires are killing California's ancient giants. Can seedlings save the species?

Wildfires are killing California's ancient giants. Can seedlings save the species?

Extreme wildfires have destroyed about one-fifth of all giant sequoia trees. To safeguard their future, the National Park Service is planting seedlings that could better survive a hotter climate.
by Lauren Sommer and Ryan Kellman

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Lack of snow could spur growth of Minnesota lake invader

Lack of snow could spur growth of Minnesota lake invader

Curly-leaf pondweed is known to be present in more than 750 Minnesota water bodies. It grows in the early spring and can create dense mats on the surface that interfere with recreation. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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