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Marco fizzles as it nears Gulf Coast; Laura still to become hurricane

Marco fizzles as it nears Gulf Coast; Laura still to become hurricane

The storms had been seen as a rare chance for two hurricanes to occupy the Gulf of Mexico at the same time. That won't happen — but they'll both hit Louisiana's coast.
by Bill Chappell

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Can the Midwest expect more derechos as the climate changes?

Can the Midwest expect more derechos as the climate changes?

Climate change is expected to increase the number of hot, humid days in the Midwest. But will the heat and humidity, which are key components of derechos, translate into more of the destructive windstorms?
by Paul Huttner

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Another Line 3 appeal: Four things to know

Another Line 3 appeal: Four things to know

In the latest twist to the saga of the Line 3 oil replacement project, the Walz administration is challenging the proposed pipeline in court. Here are four things to know about this step in the yearslong process.
by Dan Kraker

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Coming soon to an iron mine near you: Electric vehicles?

Coming soon to an iron mine near you: Electric vehicles?

Duluth-based Minnesota Power is pitching a pilot project to electrify some of the huge haul trucks used at northern Minnesota's iron ore mines.
by Dan Kraker

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130 degrees: Death Valley sees what could be record heat

130 degrees: Death Valley sees what could be record heat

Any visitors to the national park are getting blunt advice: "Travel prepared to survive." It's part of a heat wave that is forcing rolling blackouts in the West.
by Bill Chappell and Nathan Rott

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A changing of the guard among Minnesota's climate leaders

A changing of the guard among Minnesota's climate leaders

Scientist Heidi Roop is replacing Mark Seeley at the University of Minnesota Department of Soil, Water, and Climate.
by Paul Huttner

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Climate change, the environmental movement and racism

Climate change, the environmental movement and racism

Air pollution, severe weather and the economic upheaval brought on by climate change has a serious impact on people of color and their communities, yet their voices are often left out of policy responses and market solutions. Can there be a green movement that is inclusive and actively anti-racist?
by MPR News Staff

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NOAA now predicts up to 25 named storms in the Atlantic hurricane season

NOAA now predicts up to 25 named storms in the Atlantic hurricane season

"We've never forecast up to 25 storms," says a NOAA expert. The expected spate of storms in 2020 could force meteorologists to resort to using the Greek alphabet to name storms later this year.
by Bill Chappell

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Why sprawl could be the next big climate change battle

Why sprawl could be the next big climate change battle

Zoning for single-family homes has been tied to racial inequity and climate change, but in California, efforts to pass new laws keep falling short.
by Lauren Sommer

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