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6 big purchases that can save energy, money at home

6 big purchases that can save energy, money at home

To live a more climate friendly life, invest in home appliances and vehicles that run on electricity, not fossil fuels, say sustainability experts. Here are a few energy-saving solutions to consider.
by Jeff Brady

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Climate solutions are necessary. So NPR will dedicate a week to highlighting them

Climate solutions are necessary. So NPR will dedicate a week to highlighting them

When people talk about climate change, you often hear hopelessness. But what if we reframe the conversation? Humans are driving global warming; that means humans can find solutions to turn it around.
by Julia Simon

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New EV charging sites in rural Minnesota fill a gap

New EV charging sites in rural Minnesota fill a gap

A new electric vehicle charging station opening soon in Fergus Falls will be one of the largest in the state. It’s part of an effort by Otter Tail Power Company to fill an EV charging gap in rural areas.
by Dan Gunderson

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More seed collectors needed to help reforest Minnesota

More seed collectors needed to help reforest Minnesota

The volunteer collectors are the primary source of seeds for the DNR tree nursery and fewer people are willing to do the work. Volunteers get paid a fee when they deliver seeds the DNR needs.
by Dan Gunderson

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A new climate change report offers something unique: hope

A new climate change report offers something unique: hope

Electric vehicles and solar power are growing quickly and offering hope the world could still meet climate change goals.
by Jeff Brady

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Toymaker Lego will stick to its quest to find sustainable materials despite failed recycle attempt

Toymaker Lego will stick to its quest to find sustainable materials despite failed recycle attempt

Denmark’s Lego says it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment by the world’s largest toymaker to use recycled bottles did not work.
by The Associated Press

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Biden is unveiling the American Climate Corps, a program with echoes of the New Deal

Biden is unveiling the American Climate Corps, a program with echoes of the New Deal

The White House says the program will provide paid training to 20,000 Americans in its first year. It’s much smaller than its New Deal predecessor, but targets a more diverse group of young people.
by Eric McDaniel

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