Climate

Is it too soon for seasonal allergies? We asked an expert
Dr. Niladri Aichbhaumik, from St. Paul Allergy and Asthma, told MPR News host Cathy Wurzer mold might be the culprit behind some people’s suspicious sniffles.
Dry and getting drier: What a lack of snowpack means for spring drought trends
Minnesota’s snowpack is far below average, increasing the risk of drought this spring. Experts warn that dry conditions could impact agriculture, fire danger, and waterfowl migration.
How to talk to kids about the Los Angeles wildfires and other climate crises
You can help reassure and inform children about the Los Angeles wildfires and broader climate concerns, with age-appropriate tips, expert insights and practical ways to ease eco-anxiety.
People are rushing to install solar panels before Trump becomes President
Potential rooftop solar customers and installers worry the incoming Trump administration might try to eliminate a 30 percent federal tax credit. Some customers plan to install sooner because of that and solar companies are changing their business plans.