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March 24, 2022 4:32 PM

Antarctica reaches temps scientists 'wouldn't have thought possible'

Climate scientists were stunned last week when temperatures in Antarctica spiked 50 to 90 degrees higher than average for March.

by Paul Huttner

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March 21, 2022 1:40 PM

The SEC wants companies to disclose how climate change is affecting them

Under the rule proposals, companies would be required to share information about their greenhouse gas emissions as well as climate-related risks faced by their businesses.

by David Gura

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March 20, 2022 8:26 AM

The U.S. may force companies to disclose climate risks, marking a historic change

The SEC is expected on Monday to propose new requirements for companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and risks to their businesses from climate change.

by David Gura and Rafael Nam

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March 17, 2022 5:16 PM

Minnesota could see 55 fewer days with snow on the ground by 2100

A new study says Minnesota winters and summers will be significantly warmer by the turn of the century.

by Paul Huttner

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March 10, 2022 3:16 PM

War in Ukraine complicates war on climate change

Global leaders are calling for increased oil production outside of Russia at a time when scientists say the time to act on climate change is now.

by Paul Huttner

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March 9, 2022 5:00 PM

The spiritual response to climate change

Climate anxiety is now a medical diagnosis. Seventy percent of Americans report experiencing climate anxiety on a regular basis, and millennials and Gen Z consider climate change their top priority. One approach to quelling climate anxiety is spiritual practice. Host Angela Davis speaks with two spiritual stewards about responding to climate anxiety among Minnesotans.

by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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March 3, 2022 5:00 PM

Adapt or move: Climate change is already driving global migration

A lead author of the latest United Nations’ climate report says climate migration is already happening in many places.

by Paul Huttner

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March 2, 2022 3:52 PM

Climate change threatens nearly one third of U.S. hazardous chemical facilities

The facilities are located in every state, and are threatened by floods, hurricanes and wildfires that can cause dangerous leaks and explosions, according to a federal watchdog.

by Rebecca Hersher

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February 28, 2022 5:56 AM

Supreme Court to hear a case that could limit the EPA's power to fight climate change

The outcome of the case could also hamstring the authority of all agencies, from the EPA to the Securities and Exchange Commission to Federal Reserve Board.

by Nina Totenberg and Ryan Ellingson