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University of Minnesota meets its emissions reduction goal a year early

University of Minnesota meets its emissions reduction goal a year early

A new report says the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus has surpassed its goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2021. It reached 51 percent a year early, in 2020.
by Paul Huttner

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In 2021, climate ambitions soared and crashed in the U.S. and around the world

In 2021, climate ambitions soared and crashed in the U.S. and around the world

President Joe Biden's lofty domestic goals were brought down to earth by congressional opposition, notably from one Democratic senator. International efforts to fight planetary warming also fell short.
by Dan Charles and Jeff Brady

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How climate change is affecting winter in Minnesota

How climate change is affecting winter in Minnesota

Climate change is reshaping Minnesota's winter. Change is evident in the state’s ecosystem, its economy and its collective identity, a climatologist and a climate researcher discussed on MPR News with Angela Davis Tuesday.
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Chris Graves

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Biden boosts fuel-economy standards to fight climate change

Biden boosts fuel-economy standards to fight climate change

In a major step to fight climate change, President Joe Biden’s administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
by The Associated Press

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What losing Build Back Better means for climate change

What losing Build Back Better means for climate change

Climate scientists warn that emissions need to fall quickly. Those cuts will be even tougher with the Build Back Better legislation shelved for the foreseeable future.
by Lauren Sommer

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Manchin says he is unable to support President Biden's Build Back Better plan

Manchin says he is unable to support President Biden's Build Back Better plan

The announcement by the West Virginia Democrat likely dooms the $2 trillion social spending and climate legislation, which — without any support from Republicans — needs backing from every Senate Democrat in order to pass through the 50-50 chamber.
by Arnie Seipel

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Is climate change behind this month's winter tornadoes?

Is climate change behind this month's winter tornadoes?

Minnesota saw it’s first December tornado Wednesday, after a swarm of deadly tornadoes swept through the Midwest days earlier.
by Paul Huttner

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