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MPR News meteorologist Ben Cathey discusses the latest research on our changing climate and the consequences we’re seeing here in Minnesota and worldwide.

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How wildland firefighting is changing in Minnesota

How wildland firefighting is changing in Minnesota

MPR News chief meteorologist Ben Cathey spoke with Lee Kessler, coordinator of Minnesota North College’s natural resources and wildland firefighting program, about changes in wildfire equipment and evolving approaches to fighting fires.
by Ben Cathey, Brent Jabbour and Ben Revier

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Three Tribes, Three Forests: Protecting the kauri from fire and disease

Three Tribes, Three Forests: Protecting the kauri from fire and disease

Disease in trees can spread quickly throughout a whole forest — and make those trees more vulnerable to wildfire. But conservationists across the globe are working to prevent it. This series was supported by the Pulitzer Center.
by Ben Cathey

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How a Minnesota wild prairie helps fight climate change

How a Minnesota wild prairie helps fight climate change

Research shows an acre of prairie grassland can pull a ton of carbon out of the air each year. Climate Cast went to the Nature Conservancy’s Bluestem Prairie near Moorhead to learn more.
by Ben Cathey

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Climate Cast: Heat and humidity create havoc for local wines

Climate Cast: Heat and humidity create havoc for local wines

When we were putting together this week’s Climate Cast on Minnesota wines, one throughline kept coming up. “Too sweet,” was the overwhelming takeaway from lifelong Minnesotans. But for those who stepped away from trying the local offerings years ago, take notice.
by Ben Cathey, Ben Revier and Brent Jabbour

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How climate is changing the apples you buy

How climate is changing the apples you buy

The director of research at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and a member of the Minnesota Apple Breeding Program explain how climate change is affecting apple horticulture.
by Ben Cathey, Ben Revier and Brent Jabbour

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Climate Cast: As ships sit in Strait of Hormuz, invasive species hitch a ride

Climate Cast: As ships sit in Strait of Hormuz, invasive species hitch a ride

Giant ships laid up in the strait’s bathtub-warm waters are likely collecting invasive species in the ballast and on the hulls directly. Experts say it’s a recipe for a global superspreader event as the ships head eventually for global ports.
by Ben Cathey

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When powerful windstorms become more common, wildlife feel the impact

When powerful windstorms become more common, wildlife feel the impact

Members of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Roseville describe the effects storms can have on wildlife. And a meteorologist at Northern Illinois University explains why we might see more storms in the future.
by Ben Cathey, Ben Revier and Matthew Alvarez

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