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Climate

Did the historic flooding on Rainy Lake this summer have to be so bad? 

Did the historic flooding on Rainy Lake this summer have to be so bad? 

The historic flooding on Rainy Lake this summer has been driven by record-setting spring rains that fell on top of a late-melting winter snowpack. But many residents believe that more could have been done to prevent the worst impacts of the flooding. 
by Dan Kraker

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Wind energy is helping fuel rural economies

Wind energy is helping fuel rural economies

A recent study found local incomes rise by around 5 percent and home values by 2.6 percent in areas near large wind projects.
by Paul Huttner

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Locals endure monthslong emotional grind of living beside flooding Rainy Lake

Locals endure monthslong emotional grind of living beside flooding Rainy Lake

People who have battled rising floodwaters on Rainy Lake along the Canadian border since the end of April finally got some good news last week when the giant lake crested. But weeks of constant work and stress have taken an emotional toll.
by Dan Kraker

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Recorded atmospheric CO2 hits new record

Recorded atmospheric CO2 hits new record

Atmospheric carbon dioxide is increasing 2 to 4 parts per million every year. That’s compared to a total increase of 80 ppm over 6,000 years when Earth was coming out of the Ice Age.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota auto dealers sue to block state's 'clean cars' plan

Minnesota auto dealers sue to block state's 'clean cars' plan

The Minnesota Auto Dealers Association has filed a lawsuit challenging the state's "clean cars" plan adopted late last year, which is intended to increase the number of electric vehicles for sale in Minnesota and reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions.
by Dan Kraker

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