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EPA watchdog finds nation's most contaminated sites are vulnerable to flooding, wildfires

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (388+ words) Despite these risks, the five-year plans governing the expensive and time-consuming cleanups at the sites often failed to account for damage posed by flooding from sea-level rise and more frequent storms and wildfire, the IG's review found. "That is a…...

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wdio. com > lift-online > earth-month-recycling-basics

Earth Month: Recycling basics

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (146+ words) This Earth Month, Resource Renew Environmental Program Coordinator Emma Pardini wants people to know that what you can recycle depends on where you live and can change as technologies and markets evolve. Residents are encouraged to ask their hauler to…...

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wdio. com > ap-top-news > ap-top-news-science > worsening-ocean-heat-waves-are-supercharging-hurricane-damage-study-finds

Worsening ocean heat waves are 'supercharging' hurricane damage, study finds

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (513+ words) A better understanding of how marine heat waves amplify hurricanes could help forecasters, emergency officials and long-term planners prepare for future storms. The study defined marine heat waves as long-lasting, large areas of water in the top 10% of historical heat....

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wdio. com > ap-top-news > climate-change-is-kicking-our-butts-march-smashes-heat-records-for-continental-us

'Climate change is kicking our butts.' March smashes heat records for continental US

6+ day, 10+ hour ago  (553+ words) The average maximum temperature for March was especially high at 11. 4 F (6. 3 C) above the 20th century average and was almost a degree warmer than the average daytime high for April, NOAA said. Six of the nation's top 10 most abnormally hot months have…...

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wdio. com > lift-online > earth-month-natures-role-in-healing

Earth Month: Nature's role in healing

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (196+ words) April is Earth Month, and an ecotherapist who recently moved to Duluth shared why nature is effective in healing. Eric Krawczyk moved his practice, Wild Wellness, from New England to Duluth in the fall of 2025. He is both a licensed…...

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wdio. com > lift-online > midweek-moment-late-winter-weather

Midweek Moment: Late winter weather

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (35+ words) WDIO News Technically, it's spring. But for the Northland, it's really late winter. This Midweek Moment collects a few highlights of the late winter weather in the Twin Ports....

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wdio. com > ap-top-news > heres-how-to-recycle-those-old-laptops-iphones-and-earbuds-lying-around

Here's how to recycle those old laptops, i Phones and earbuds lying around

3+ week, 14+ hour ago  (940+ words) Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient....

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wdio. com > good-morning-northland > local-voices-unite-for-climate-ready-food-systems

Local voices unite for climate'ready food systems

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (153+ words) Local leaders and students in Duluth are teaming up to address food insecurity and climate challenges at this year's Our Climate Futures Conference. Student Project Manager Ella Wightman'says small farmers and families are feeling the strain. "I'm thinking about the…...

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wdio. com > good-morning-northland > last-runs-new-beginnings-winter-season-recap-for-local-resorts

Last runs, new beginnings: Winter season recap for local resorts

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (409+ words) Chester Bowl wrapped up its 2025-2026 winter season with a final day of skiing, fresh snow, and plans for a major chalet rebuild, according to Programs and Operations Director Sam Luoma. Luoma said, "Today is our closing day for the 25-26 winter…...

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wdio. com > ap-top-news > epa-moves-to-weaken-pollution-limits-on-chemical-used-to-sterilize-medical-equipment

EPA moves to weaken pollution limits on chemical used to sterilize medical equipment

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (561+ words) The EPA said it is concerned that the current Biden-era standards "actively threaten" manufacturers" abilities to sterilize equipment and "jeopardize one of America"s only options for a secure domestic supply chain of essential medical equipment." Ethylene oxide plays a…...