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'Silver Queen' silver maple
April is Native Plant Month in the United States, giving us an opportunity to celebrate the plants that have evolved over thousands of years in our specific regions. These plants provide important habitat for...
Spring is home renovation season, and no area of a home is off limits. That includes home exteriors, particularly in regard to landscaping.
Lawn and garden centers draw crowds on spring weekends, as homeowners are anxious to get out in the yard after spending more time indoors over the winter....
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By the middle of the century, Minnesota’s climate will be remarkably different than it is today.
Northern regions of the state are projected to experience up to 25 fewer days with lows below freezing by 2060, and southern areas could...
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Flyways
Migratory bird flyways in North America, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Public Domain
Climate change is not uniform globally or within the United States. Therefore, migratory birds’ arrival varies each spring and...
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A regenerating aspen stand
When we were developing the climate-ready woodlands tree recommendation lists, we were often surprised about which tree species were noton these lists, including iconic Minnesota species such as quaking aspen...
Healthy eating is important at any age and can set the course for a life of vitality and wellness. Sufficient nutrition can help prevent chronic illnesses and make sure that growing bodies develop properly. As one ages, various changes take place in the body, making healthy eating even more...
The term "climate change" has become part of the modern lexicon. The term "global warming" was once widely used, but the term climate change became more common after researchers discovered that the changes affecting the planet involved more than a rise in temperature.
What is climate change?...
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In 2012, during Kathleen Doran-Norton’s tenure on the Bridgewater Township Board in Rice County, a rainstorm took place so unrelenting that it was called a “once in 200 years” storm.
But it happened again the next year. And the year after...
The effects of climate change are accelerating, and experts are increasingly sounding alarms and calling for immediate action. Such action could not only affect and benefit future generations, but also help the millions of individuals and families across the globe who are currently confronting some...
Climate change poses an array of challenges. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration notes that the impacts of climate change on various sectors of society are interrelated, a connection that mirrors the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The human health crisis that arose during...
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