Play20min 15secMore named storms than ever. Is it climate change?November 24, 2020 10:30 AMBy Kerri Miller and Kelly GordonIt’s been the most active hurricane season on record, with 30 named storms – 13 of them hurricanes. Is climate change to blame?
Climate change closes in on Lebanon's iconic cedar trees November 22, 2020 7:51 AMBy Ruth Sherlock and Nada Homsi A symbol of Lebanon's resilience through its long, turbulent history, the country's towering cedars now face increasing threats from wildfire and parasites, both fueled by global warming.
Play49min 28secBBC special World Questions: Why is it so difficult to stop climate change?November 20, 2020 1:00 AMBy MPR News StaffThe BBC convened a group of scientists, business people and activists to answer climate questions from a global audience.
Play4min 05secThe art of science communicationNovember 19, 2020 6:00 PMBy Paul HuttnerThis year’s winner of the American Geophysical Union’s Climate Communication Prize says scientists have a responsibility to clearly communicate their research with the public paying for it.
Majority of MPCA advisory group resigns in protest of agency’s Line 3 decisionNovember 17, 2020 3:56 PMBy Dan KrakerTwelve out of 17 members of an environmental justice group that advises the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency have resigned in protest of the agency’s decision last week to grant a key water quality permit to the controversial Line 3 oil pipeline replacement project.
Play4min 16secWhat a divided Congress could mean for Biden's climate agendaNovember 12, 2020 2:57 PMBy Paul Huttner and Megan BurksA former Republican Congressman says there’s agreement on clean energy and green jobs. He’s urging President-elect Joe Biden to focus on “durable” bipartisan legislation over executive orders that could be overturned.
Climate activists cheer Biden winNovember 7, 2020 3:24 PMBy Jeff Brady President-elect Joe Biden vows to take a very different approach to climate than President Trump did over the last four years.
Play4min 06secNew maps show more Upper Midwest homes in flood zonesNovember 5, 2020 3:20 PMBy Paul Huttner and Megan BurksJust because a home isn’t in FEMA’s 100-year flood zone doesn’t mean it isn’t susceptible to a 100-year flood.
Study: Fix to food climate problem doesn't require veganismNovember 5, 2020 1:52 PMBy The Associated Press“The whole world doesn’t have to give up meat for us to meet our climate goals,” said study co-author Jason Hill, a biosystems engineering professor at the University of Minnesota.
U.S. officially leaving Paris climate agreementNovember 3, 2020 4:29 PMBy Rebecca Hersher The United States is the only country to back out of its promises to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. America has contributed more cumulative carbon dioxide to the atmosphere than any other nation.