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Climate

Winter blues: No snow, thin ice and warm temps are messing with winter recreation

Winter blues: No snow, thin ice and warm temps are messing with winter recreation

The warmer than usual winter has dampened the spirits of people who ski, ice fish and snow mobile. MPR News Angela Davis talks about how a lack of snow and rising temperatures are affecting winter recreation, businesses and our mood.    
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Report pushes for more EPA regulations of carbon capture projects

Report pushes for more EPA regulations of carbon capture projects

As more places, including ours, pursue carbon capture projects, what rules and monitoring mechanisms need to be in place to make sure things work as intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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How mapping 'heat islands' can help cities prepare for extreme heat

How mapping 'heat islands' can help cities prepare for extreme heat

Oklahoma City and several other cities last year worked with NOAA to map neighborhoods to find out how heat impacts neighborhoods. The data can help cities prepare and adapt to a warmer world.
by Britny Cordera

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Minnesota schools testing electric buses find benefits and barriers

Minnesota schools testing electric buses find benefits and barriers

A handful of Minnesota school districts are experimenting with electric buses. Early adopters find a lot to like about the clean running, quiet vehicles — but there are key barriers to wider adoption of the technology.
by Dan Gunderson

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Data confirm trend of warming global temperatures in last ten years

Data confirm trend of warming global temperatures in last ten years

Last year was by far the warmest year on record globally. NOAA, NASA, and European datasets all confirm the numbers. That means the 10 warmest years on record globally are the past 10 years. How do climate scientists explain this unprecedented warming trend?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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When it comes to climate warming, cow burps are no joke

When it comes to climate warming, cow burps are no joke

Animal agriculture is the largest source of the climate-warming gas methane in Minnesota. Researchers are looking for ways to reduce methane at the source — a cow’s stomach. The science is promising, but a quick solution is unlikely.
by Dan Gunderson

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