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New study shows climate change is already affecting food prices

New study shows climate change is already affecting food prices

Increasing global average temperatures and more intense and frequent heat waves are already driving up the prices of food and other goods. So just how much is climate change affecting inflation?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Ocean temperatures are the hottest they’ve been. What could it mean for our climate?

Ocean temperatures are the hottest they’ve been. What could it mean for our climate?

Earth’s oceans have been reaching record-warm temperatures. Every day for the last 12 months. What is happening? How much is climate change driving the temperature spike? And how concerned are climate scientists?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Poll: A majority support federal involvement in dealing with water shortages and flooding

Poll: A majority support federal involvement in dealing with water shortages and flooding

The latest Mood of the Nation Poll finds that nearly half of Americans think the federal government should play a major role in determining water allocations in parts of the country that are experiencing water scarcity.
by Craig Helmstetter and Rithwik Kalale

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Poll: Storms, heat, drought, floods and wildfires all common experiences in 2023

Poll: Storms, heat, drought, floods and wildfires all common experiences in 2023

Two-thirds of American adults indicate they experienced at least one of five major weather events in 2023, according to the McCourtney Institute for Democracy’s latest Mood of the Nation Poll. Severe storms led the list, with 45 percent indicating they lived in storm-impacted communities.
by Craig Helmstetter and Rithwik Kalale

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So long, Stumpy. More than 150 of D.C.’s cherry trees have to go as water rises

So long, Stumpy. More than 150 of D.C.’s cherry trees have to go as water rises

Washington, D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms hit peak bloom this week. This will be the last season for about 150 of the famous flowering trees — they’ll soon be cut down to adjust to sea-level rise.
by Jacob Fenston

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‘Unsung heroes:’ 21 Minnesotans share their climate solutions on a national stage

‘Unsung heroes:’ 21 Minnesotans share their climate solutions on a national stage

It wasn’t just scientists in Minnesota sharing their climate solutions, but artists and faith leaders that got the chance to go to the “Aspen Ideas: Climate” gathering.
by Emily Bright and Alanna Elder

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The green energy gridlock at the Capitol

The green energy gridlock at the Capitol

Generating and delivering energy has evolved over the last 50 years, but slowing down climate change requires a bigger effort with government legislation.
by Paul Huttner, Ngoc Bui and Matthew Alvarez

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Forecasting a record-breaking winter

Forecasting a record-breaking winter

Minnesota’s warmest winter on record was literally off the charts in several metrics. Just how unique was this winter? And how is our shifting climate impacting our daily weather forecasts?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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