Play10min 05secHow the changing climate will affect polar bearsNovember 21, 2023 11:10 AMBy Sven SundgaardMPR News meteorologist Sven Sundgaard just got back from leading a learning vacation with 12 other Minnesotans to Churchill, Manitoba — the “polar bear capital of the world.” Sundgaard, along with Doug Clark from the University of Saskatchewan, conducted lectures on the changing climate of the region and its impact on polar bears.
A fan died of heat at a Taylor Swift concert. It's a rising risk with climate changeNovember 21, 2023 3:11 AMBy Alejandra Borunda The concert in Rio de Janeiro took place during one of the worst heat waves ever in Brazil. The country is in the middle of a record-breaking six months of extreme weather.
This is how far behind the world is on controlling planet-warming pollutionNovember 20, 2023 10:53 AMBy Rebecca Hersher Global emissions of greenhouse gases are rising, according to an annual accounting by the United Nations. It warns development of new oil, gas and coal is incompatible with meeting climate targets.
Play2min 21secThe U.S. has a controversial plan to store carbon dioxide under the nation's forests November 20, 2023 5:02 AMBy Julia Simon A proposed rule change from the US Forest Service would allow storage of carbon dioxide pollution under national forests. The plan comes as communities resist such projects in their areas
Play4min 30secMinnesota initiative looks to boost production of sustainable aviation fuelNovember 16, 2023 4:51 PMBy Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui10 percent of U.S. transportation greenhouse gas emissions come from plane travel. But a first-of-its kind initiative is looking to slash those numbers by creating a hub to scale the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Play7min 08secMeteorologist Sven Sundgaard sees over a dozen polar bears in a day in Canadian tundraNovember 15, 2023 4:32 PMBy Catharine Richert and Aleesa KuznetsovMPR News meteorologist Sven Sundgaard had his first full day on the tundra Tuesday, observing over a dozen polar bears. Here’s his update.
Play3min 31secClimate change affects your life in 3 big ways, a new report warnsNovember 14, 2023 4:54 AMBy Alejandra Borunda , Lauren Sommer , and Rebecca Hersher Climate change costs tens of billions of dollars each year, hurts Americans' health and disrupts everyday life, including how we work, eat, play and mourn, according to a major new assessment.
Play7min 37secEscape to the cold? MPR's Sven Sundgaard on his trip to the subarcticNovember 13, 2023 6:36 PMBy Catharine Richert and Aleesa KuznetsovMinnesota has seen some beautiful sunny temperatures so far this November. So MPR Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard decided to escape to the cold.
Play7min 03secA tiny deer and rising seas: How far should people go to save an endangered species? November 12, 2023 4:30 AMBy Nathan Rott and Ryan Kellman The Key deer is losing the only place it lives, raising uncomfortable questions for the people tasked with keeping endangered species alive.
Play4min 22secGroups call for greater federal oversight of insurance industry amidst climate change impactsNovember 10, 2023 12:51 PMBy Paul Huttner and Ngoc BuiSeveral groups call on Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and the Financial Stability Oversight Council to provide greater federal oversight of the insurance industry in light of soaring disaster costs.