Climate

Minnesota ice season will be one for the record books
A January cold snap has created new ice on Minnesota lakes after record December warmth created open water on lakes across the state. The shortened ice season fits a long-term trend toward fewer days of frozen lakes across the state.
As session approaches, Minnesota lawmakers plan to keep advancing shift to clean energy
Key Minnesota legislators say not to expect climate legislation as ambitious as last year in the upcoming session. In 2023, they passed a historic legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This year their focus will be on making sure the state’s able to achieve its clean energy goals.
Minnesota's wild weather year: Top 10 weather, climate stories of 2023
Twelve months of weather in Minnesota is usually quite interesting but 2023 certainly delivered on some extremes. MPR News meteorologist Sven Sundgaard drew up his top 10 list. Take a look.
This oil company invests in pulling CO2 out of the sky — so it can keep selling crude
A technology that could help combat climate change is being championed by an unlikely proponent: Occidental Petroleum, a big oil company. And that's raising all kinds of knotty issues.
How to inspire climate hope in kids? Get their hands dirty
A school composting program in Los Angeles helps teach students how to take climate action through its composting program.