Climate

Electric car sales pitch heads to northern Minnesota to drive up interest
Some have expressed skepticism about whether electric vehicles can hold up during the winter, to questioning the higher costs. But advocates say they’ve seen doubt change to acceptance quickly as more drivers switch to electric.
How the drought is impacting Minnesota's fall colors; and leaf-peeping tips
After a summer of high heat and drought across Minnesota, the DNR’s fall color expert had predicted this year's season would be a bit of a flop. But as we enter the first weeks of fall, her predictions have taken a turn.
Droughts are causing leaves to turn brown and wither before they can reach peak color. Heat waves have prompted leaves to fall before autumn even arrives. And extreme weather events like hurricanes strip trees of their leaves altogether.
U.S. says ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species extinct
Death's come knocking a last time for the splendid ivory-billed woodpecker and almost two dozen other birds, fish and other species: The U.S. government is declaring them extinct. It's a rare move for wildlife officials to give up hope on a plant or animal.
Children born after 2020 will experience up to 7 times more extreme climate events
A new study says the current climate crisis is a "severe threat" to the safety of younger generations, who will experience far more extreme climate events like heat waves, wildfires and floods.
The evolution of 'greenwashing'
It’s Climate Week in New York City. The good news? Dozens of companies are announcing new climate goals. But do their good intentions actually translate into lower carbon emissions?
Biden declares world at 'inflection point' amid crises
President Joe Biden used his first address before the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday to declare that the world stands and at an “inflection point in history” and must move quickly and cooperatively to address the festering issues of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and human rights abuse.
Climate change is killing trees and causing power outages
Fungi, parasites, root rot: Climate change is increasing the risk of trees weakening and dying. Falling trees have increased power outages nationwide, which threatens public health and safety.