Climate

Why Latino people are on the front lines of climate change
A wide range of Latino communities in the United States are affected by climate-driven storms, floods, droughts and heat waves, and are leading the charge to address global warming.
A warming climate brings dire predictions for Minnesota fish
A recently published study suggests a warming climate will have a drastic impact on fish populations in Minnesota lakes. The study modeled the future impact of warming lakes on fish in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
How small, rural towns are making the biggest clean energy ideas happen
How are small towns building clean energy futures? L. Michelle Moore, author of “Rural Renaissance: Revitalizing America’s Hometowns through Clean Power,” shares examples of how rural towns are taking on the biggest ideas to transform our energy systems.
Why heat wave warnings are falling short in the U.S.
Unprecedented heat waves are on the rise as the climate gets hotter. But experts say the country's heat warning system may be leading the public to underestimate the dangers.
African nations seek funds as cost of climate change rises
From drought to cyclones and sea level rise, the cost of damage caused by climate change in Africa will only get higher as the world warms, stirring concerns from activists and officials about how to pay for it.
Swine, seed art and solar: State Fair offers chance to learn about climate solutions
Minnesota farmers weren’t just eyeing the latest tractors on display at the State Fair this year. Many made their way over to the Eco Building to ask how they can rent their land out to solar developers.
The crisis in Jackson shows how climate change is threatening water supplies
Historic flooding and record droughts are stressing water systems across the country, and experts warn that with climate change intensifying the crisis in Jackson, Miss., may be just the beginning.