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Minnesota's solar garden program ranks second in the nation, but some say it could do more

Minnesota's solar garden program ranks second in the nation, but some say it could do more

Minnesota’s community solar garden program generated 62 percent of the state’s solar power in 2021. And it’s the second largest such program in the nation. But below the surface, consumer advocates say there’s a gap that needs to be addressed.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Businesses face more and more pressure from investors to act on climate change

Businesses face more and more pressure from investors to act on climate change

At annual meetings this spring, shareholders will be pushing publicly-traded companies for information about how they're contributing to climate change, and what they're doing about the problem.
by Michael Copley

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Airline passengers could be in for a rougher ride, thanks to climate change

Airline passengers could be in for a rougher ride, thanks to climate change

Research in recent years has pointed to more incidents of clear-air turbulence in the jet stream brought on by rising temperatures. Airline crews and passengers are feeling the effects firsthand.
by Scott Neuman

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Why deforestation means less rain in tropical forests

Why deforestation means less rain in tropical forests

A new study finds deforestation reduces rainfall in tropical rainforests, which has grave consequences for agriculture, drought and climate resilience.
by Lauren Sommer and Seyma Bayram

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6 things to know about heat pumps, a climate solution in a box

6 things to know about heat pumps, a climate solution in a box

Sales of super-efficient electric heat pumps are rising in the U.S. But what are heat pumps? And why do some call them a key climate solution?
by Julia Simon

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Latest UN climate report calls for urgent action. Where does Minnesota fit in?

Latest UN climate report calls for urgent action. Where does Minnesota fit in?

The latest United Nations climate report urges that the window of opportunity to prevent catastrophic climate change still exists — but is closing fast. What role do states, including Minnesota, play in keeping that window open?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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On Madeline Island, residents aim to preserve their ferry lifeline

On Madeline Island, residents aim to preserve their ferry lifeline

A warming climate and the gradual loss of the ice road on Lake Superior has made the Madeline Island Ferry an even more essential lifeline for residents and tourists. Now the town of La Pointe, Wis., is trying to buy the service to ensure it runs well into the future.
by Dan Kraker

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Climate change could shift maple syrup season

Climate change could shift maple syrup season

Spring has officially begun, which means maple syrup season is in full swing. But a sugarmaker at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum says the beginning and end of the season has fluctuated quite a bit as the climate changes.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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