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'The Lorax' warned us 50 years ago, but we didn't listen

Call it fate or an unfortunate coincidence that Dr. Seuss' eco-parable marks its 50th anniversary just as the United Nations releases a report on the dire consequences of human-induced climate change.
by Elizabeth Blair

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How are Minnesota businesses responding to accelerating climate change?

How are Minnesota businesses responding to accelerating climate change?

In the wake of extreme weather around the world and a sobering new U.N. report on human-caused climate change, host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Gregg Mast, the executive director of Clean Energy Economy Minnesota, about the business response to climate change.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lindsay Guentzel and Alex Cheng

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New U.N. climate report is a ‘gut punch.’ What can Minnesotans do?

New U.N. climate report is a ‘gut punch.’ What can Minnesotans do?

The climate report says that while it's too late to avoid some devastating impacts, there's still a chance for countries to act quickly to prevent a worse scenario.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Should Minnesota prepare for climate migration? 

Should Minnesota prepare for climate migration? 

It’s been a summer of drought, wildfires and heatwaves in Minnesota. But it’s been worse out west. That’s why some Californians are moving here. MPR News guest host Dan Kraker talks about climate migration within the United States.
by Dan Kraker and Maja Beckstrom

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Weekend of fear looms for Californians in face of wildfires

Weekend of fear looms for Californians in face of wildfires

Fueled by strong winds and bone-dry vegetation, the Dixie Fire grew to become the largest single wildfire on record in California — and it threatened to reduce thousands of more homes to ashes.
by The Associated Press

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Summertime and vacationing isn't easy. Blame it on climate change

Summertime and vacationing isn't easy. Blame it on climate change

Climate change already is making wildfires, hurricanes, heatwaves and droughts more frequent and intense; the devastating effects are in the headlines regularly. A warming climate also changes lives in subtler ways — such as summer vacation plans.
by Jeff Brady

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Colorado mudslides wreak havoc on major transportation route

Colorado mudslides wreak havoc on major transportation route

Interstate 70 in Colorado's Glenwood Canyon remains closed because of damage from mudslides — the latest in a string of closures over the past two years on the key transportation corridor through the Rocky Mountains.

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Farmers say drought aid urgently needed

Farmers say drought aid urgently needed

Minnesota farmers are urging Gov. Tim Walz to move quickly on drought aid, as conditions worsen for farmers across the state.
by Dan Gunderson

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