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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

Getting to Green is an MPR News series that shares stories about Minnesota’s clean energy transition, including what needs to be done to get there.

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Minnesota trees in turmoil due to drastic seasonal changes

Minnesota trees in turmoil due to drastic seasonal changes

Minnesota’s trees are having a tough time. There was barely any snow last winter, leaving roots unprotected. Then the soil became downright swampy after an extremely soggy spring and early summer. Now, conditions have flipped to widespread drought in a matter of weeks.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minnesota's climate law rollout sparks questions over what counts as 'carbon free'

Minnesota's climate law rollout sparks questions over what counts as 'carbon free'

It’s up to regulators to decide what exactly counts as carbon free — the key question that has arisen is whether burning trash and timber for energy should be a part of the mix.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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50 years and flying: The Raptor Center hosts public celebration, bird release for its anniversary

50 years and flying: The Raptor Center hosts public celebration, bird release for its anniversary

The Raptor Center is marking 50 years of helping Minnesota’s birds of prey. Lori Arent, interim executive director, joined Morning Edition Host Cathy Wurzer to talk about its history and a free, public celebration happening on Saturday.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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What’s carbon-free? Utility regulators to decide what qualifies under state’s clean energy law

What’s carbon-free? Utility regulators to decide what qualifies under state’s clean energy law

When state lawmakers approved a bill last year requiring utilities to produce all their electricity from carbon-free sources by 2040, they didn’t specify what qualifies as carbon-free. Now the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission will decide. That in turn could shape the future of technologies such as biomass and carbon capture in Minnesota.
by Dan Kraker

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The slowest of trailblazers: Better DNA testing means trafficked turtles can go home

The slowest of trailblazers: Better DNA testing means trafficked turtles can go home

New technology is making it easier to find the origins of trafficked wildlife so they can be released back to the habitat they came from, instead of languishing for decades as sometimes happens.
by Ari Daniel

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In 100 days, Minnesota plans to be free of ‘forever chemicals.’ Some businesses already are

In 100 days, Minnesota plans to be free of ‘forever chemicals.’ Some businesses already are

It’s the most restrictive ban on these harmful chemicals in the nation and state experts say local companies are already starting to get into compliance. The chemicals are used in a variety of products like cookware, cosmetics and carpets. 
by Kyra Miles

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