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Climate

Thousands march in Brussels to demand tougher climate action

Thousands march in Brussels to demand tougher climate action

Thousands of people young and old are marching through Brussels to push European politicians to take bolder action to fight climate change. The march was being held ahead of the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow that begin on Oct. 31. 
by The Associated Press

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A mega-drought is hammering the U.S. In North Dakota, it's worse than the Dust Bowl

A mega-drought is hammering the U.S. In North Dakota, it's worse than the Dust Bowl

Ranchers in North Dakota have been forced to sell off their herds at historic rates. Now they're worried they won't have enough feed to keep their remaining cows alive this winter.
by Kirk Siegler

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A new report shows just how much climate change is killing the world's coral reefs

A new report shows just how much climate change is killing the world's coral reefs

Rising ocean temperatures killed 14 percent of the world's coral reefs, a new analysis finds. But it's not without hope: Experts say many can recover if immediate action is taken to curb future warming.
by Rachel Treisman

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Most Americans would rather rebuild than move if natural disaster strikes, poll finds

Most Americans would rather rebuild than move if natural disaster strikes, poll finds

Even as climate change increases the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, two-thirds of U.S. adults say if their home is hit they'd rather rebuild than relocate.
by Domenico Montanaro and Liz Baker

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Climate-proof Duluth? Why the city is attracting 'climate migrants'

Climate-proof Duluth? Why the city is attracting 'climate migrants'

Two years ago, a Harvard professor identified Duluth as a potential destination for future “climate migrants” — people who leave their homes due to rising sea levels or climate-related extreme weather. While initially met with some skepticism from locals, some people have already moved to Duluth because of climate change. And more are looking to come.
by Dan Kraker

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Dwindling Alaska salmon leave Yukon River tribes in crisis

Dwindling Alaska salmon leave Yukon River tribes in crisis

Two salmon species have all but disappeared from Alaska's Yukon River this year, prompting the state to shut down fishing in an effort to save them. The ban has created desperation in tribal communities.
by The Associated Press

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With last remaining fire-related closure lifted, the BWCA is now fully reopened

With last remaining fire-related closure lifted, the BWCA is now fully reopened

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is now fully reopened to visitors, after a summer of closures due to wildfires. Officials announced Friday that the last remaining closure order in the wilderness was now lifted.
by Andrew Krueger

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