Climate

Refurbished wind turbine powers homes — and learning in Chaska
It travelled some 1,800 miles from Palm Springs, California. Now the wind turbine near Pioneer Ridge Middle School in Chaska, Minnesota, is offering affordable electricity to nearby homes, as well as learning opportunities to the area’s schoolchildren.
Tiny fund scores historic win in battle against ExxonMobil over future of oil
A brand-new hedge fund wants Exxon to take climate change more seriously. And despite Exxon's intense opposition, it managed to fill at least two seats on the oil giant's board of directors.
Melting snow usually means water for the West. But this year, it might not be enough
Much of the West is in extreme drought, and a good spring snowmelt could bring relief. But drought and the warming climate make that less likely, putting the water supply for millions of people at risk.
Will Steger’s climate journey closes out Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival
The documentary “After Antarctica” follows Will Steger’s journey as a polar explorer and dissects the changes to the planet’s polar regions over the years. Guest host Chris Farrell spoke with Steger and director Tasha Van Zandt about the film and climate change.
How colleges are preparing the next generation for climate change and sustainability
At the University of Minnesota Crookston, the next generation of climate scientists, policymakers and activists is learning how to reach sustainability goals set forth by the United Nations.