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Portland records hottest day ever amid Pacific Northwest heat wave

Portland records hottest day ever amid Pacific Northwest heat wave

Portland, Oregon, had its hottest day ever recorded — reaching 108 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Seattle reached 101 F, making it the hottest June day on record in that city.
by The Associated Press

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Congress votes to reinstate methane rules loosened by Trump

Congress votes to reinstate methane rules loosened by Trump

Congressional Democrats have approved a measure reinstating rules aimed at limiting climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas drilling, a rare effort by Democrats to use the legislative branch to overturn a regulatory rollback under President Donald Trump.
by The Associated Press

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Opinions plentiful on Xcel’s plan to cut coal, add natural gas

Opinions plentiful on Xcel’s plan to cut coal, add natural gas

Advocacy organizations, state agencies, counties, cities and residents have weighed in with strong opinions on the resource plan, which requires approval by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minnesota crops showing drought stress at a crucial time

Minnesota crops showing drought stress at a crucial time

Conditions are dry all across Minnesota. Severe drought is spreading into the northwest and south. Crops are showing signs of stress, and without widespread rains over the next few weeks, crops will continue to deteriorate.
by Dan Gunderson

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Are 'false springs' getting more extreme?

Are 'false springs' getting more extreme?

A drastic “false spring” in France this year caused an estimated $2 billion in damage to vineyards. Can the region — and ours — expect more of these late winter temperature swings?
by Paul Huttner

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Line 3 foes worry increased pumping could threaten Minn. water

Line 3 foes worry increased pumping could threaten Minn. water

An amended dewatering permit allows Enbridge Energy, the company building the new pipeline along a new route in northern Minnesota, to temporarily pump about 10 times more shallow groundwater from the construction area than it had originally planned.
by Kirsti Marohn

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The science of carbon banking: Explained

The science of carbon banking: Explained

The idea behind carbon banking is that, by changing farming practices, farmers can store carbon in the soil, helping to reduce carbon dioxide gas in the atmosphere and slow global warming. But it’s complicated, and understanding the science is important.
by Dan Gunderson

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What's the best way to help the climate and people, too? Home improvement

What's the best way to help the climate and people, too? Home improvement

President Joe Biden wants to spend $200 billion renovating old homes or building affordable new ones. It's a move that would fight climate change in a way that makes people's lives better.
by Dan Charles

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