Play9min 13secCentenarian Tom Swain and a younger U professor kick off a climate change seriesOctober 25, 2021 1:20 PMBy Sara Meyer and Cathy WurzerTom Swain celebrated his 100th birthday asking for serious efforts to find solutions to the climate crisis. He and professor Gabe Chan of the University of Minnesota speak with Cathy Wurzer on Minnesota Now about the task ahead.
UN: Greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record in 2020October 25, 2021 6:09 AMBy The Associated PressThe United Nations weather agency also pointed to signs of a worrying new development. It said that parts of the Amazon rainforest have gone from being a carbon "sink" that sucks carbon dioxide from the air to a source of CO2 due to deforestation and reduced humidity in the region.
Play3min 53secThe COP26 summit to fight climate change is about to start. Here's what to expectOctober 25, 2021 5:05 AMBy Dan Charles A major climate meeting is about to get underway in Glasgow, Scotland. It's a pivotal moment in the struggle against climate change. But it's taking place in the midst of political tensions.
Saudi Arabia pledges 2060 target of net-zero emissionsOctober 23, 2021 4:14 PMBy The Associated PressOne of the world's largest oil producers, Saudi Arabia joins more than 100 countries in a global effort to try and curb man-made climate change. Energy exports form the backbone of Saudi Arabia's economy, despite efforts to diversify revenue as the world increasingly looks to transition away from reliance on fossil fuels.
Play4min 27secMinnesota, Finland agree to team up on climate changeOctober 21, 2021 4:30 PMBy Paul HuttnerMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed a letter of understanding with Finland, pledging to encourage the state's agencies, universities and businesses to collaborate with Finland on sustainable technology.
Climate change is bad for your health. And plans to boost economies may make it worseOctober 20, 2021 5:31 PMBy Nathan Rott A “Lancet” medical journal report finds that human-caused climate change is worsening human health in just about every measurable way. It calls for more urgent action from world leaders.
Voter guide: Minneapolis mayoral candidates on how they’d address the city’s top issuesOctober 20, 2021 11:20 AMBy Jon Collins and Grace BirnstengelWe asked the aspiring mayors how they’d address housing, public safety, climate change and the local economy — plus their opinions on the three questions on the ballot this fall.
Jane Goodall encourages all to act to save Earth in 'The Book of Hope'October 19, 2021 6:40 AMBy Barbara J. King The primatologist says it's crucial that young people know how positive action can still shift the frightening trajectories of climate crisis, biodiversity loss and the ongoing global pandemic.
Joe Manchin's objections to a clean energy program threaten Biden's climate promisesOctober 16, 2021 7:48 PMBy Eric McDaniel The key climate element of President Biden's $3.5 trillion budget proposal appears to be in jeopardy, threatening environmental goals and global credibility.
La Niña is coming. Here's what that means for winter weather in the U.S.October 15, 2021 4:11 PMBy Rachel Treisman The climate pattern known as La Niña generally brings winters that are drier and warmer than usual across the southern U.S. and cooler and wetter in the northern part of the country.