Australia says most Great Barrier Reef coral studied this year was bleachedMay 11, 2022 12:10 AMBy The Associated Press Australian scientists confirm the mass bleaching, yet are hopeful the world's largest coral reef ecosystem can recover.
The work-from-home climate challengeMay 10, 2022 5:30 AMBy Paddy Hirsch Companies might have thought a silver lining from the pandemic was that remote work was slashing emissions. They're thinking again.
Scientists give Earth a 50-50 chance of hitting key warming mark by 2026May 10, 2022 3:46 AMBy The Associated Press The latest estimate from various forecast centers around the world say the planet is approaching a warming threshold international agreements are trying to prevent.
Play3min 56secForest loss in 2021 emitted as much carbon as India doesMay 6, 2022 1:31 PMBy Paul HuttnerForests are supposed to help us remove carbon from the atmosphere. But forest loss to development and fires last year meant some forests added carbon to the atmosphere.
Report finds a quarter of Minnesota community plans don’t address climate caused extreme weather May 4, 2022 1:55 PMBy Hannah YangA new MPCA report found 87 percent of survey respondents experience impact of severe weather.
Vacuuming carbon from the air could stop climate change. Not everyone likes the ideaMay 2, 2022 4:00 AMBy Lauren Sommer With the climate warming rapidly, scientists are finding that cutting fossil fuels may not be enough. Carbon dioxide emissions may need to be vacuumed right out of the air.
Play4min 17secA new tool lets metro residents track region's tree canopyApril 29, 2022 5:23 PMBy Paul HuttnerGrowing Shade helps city leaders, nonprofits, and residents target efforts to plant trees to the areas that need them most.
Play48min 25secIn Focus: Environmental justice and Minnesota’s climate futureApril 27, 2022 9:33 AMBy Twila DangMPR News host Twila Dang hosted this virtual discussion exploring some of the meaningful and culturally specific ways environmental justice is being addressed in our state.
‘The fact is we’re behind’: Minn. climate plan calls for swift, strong action April 24, 2022 4:00 AMBy Kirsti MarohnThe Climate Action Framework lays out expansive goals and actions in a broad range of areas, from transportation to clean energy to agriculture.
Play4min 51secFor Earth Day, University of Minnesota Morris professor collects 'Prayers for a Feverish Planet'April 22, 2022 5:05 PMBy Tom Crann and Megan BurksUniversity of Minnesota Morris professor Ann DuHamel put out a call for compositions inspired by climate change. She received more than 170 pieces from musicians in 35 countries and will perform some of them this weekend.