Mass 'climate strike' protests held around the world ahead of U.N. summit September 20, 2019 4:38 AMBy Scott Neuman Rallies calling for net zero carbon emissions saw hundreds of thousands turn out in Australia, with similar demonstrations planned for the U.S., U.K., France, Germany and dozens of other countries.
Play1min 07secMinnesota students striking for climate change share hopes, fears for futureSeptember 20, 2019 4:00 AMBy Dan Gunderson, Elizabeth Dunbar, and Christine T. NguyenWalkouts and protests are taking place in cities across the state as part of a global youth movement to urge climate action. We asked students from throughout the region why they’re participating.
Play3min 57secNew power generation: Rural co-op makes bet on wind, solar hybridSeptember 20, 2019 4:00 AMBy Dan GundersonA Minnesota company wants to build small renewable electric generating plants across the state, expanding local power generation. The first such hybrid wind-and-solar site is on line in western Minnesota. It’s saving the local power distribution cooperative money, but there are barriers to expanding the concept across the state.
Play2min 21secFive tips for talking to kids about climate changeSeptember 19, 2019 12:13 PMBy Elizabeth ShockmanTeaching and talking about climate change can be scary, overwhelming and politically controversial. But it doesn’t have to be.
Play57min 05secClimate One: The art of the green dealSeptember 19, 2019 12:00 AMBy MPR News StaffClimate One series host Greg Dalton interviews two members of Congress about their proposals to address climate change — one Republican and one Democrat.
Play7min 29secWhat a botched climate bill can teach us about passing reform todaySeptember 18, 2019 4:33 PMBy Paul Huttner and Megan BurksIn 2009, Congress was on the verge of passing its first comprehensive bill to tackle climate change. Then it fizzled out. A post-mortem on that bill could offer a path forward.
Greta Thunberg to U.S.: 'You have a moral responsibility' on climate changeSeptember 13, 2019 3:42 PMBy Ailsa Chang and Bill ChappellThe young Swedish activist led a protest at the White House on Friday. But she wasn't looking to go inside: "I don't want to meet with people who don't accept the science," she says.
Climate curious: We answer your questions about climate changeSeptember 11, 2019 10:00 AMBy Elizabeth DunbarWe’ve been collecting your questions about climate change. Now we’ll give you the answers.
Play51min 00secNational Science Foundation documentary: Listening to the ArcticSeptember 9, 2019 12:00 AMBy MPR News StaffThe Arctic is warming faster than nearly everywhere else on Earth, bringing with it new opportunities and unprecedented risks. This documentary takes you to the people and places where scientific research is being done to understand the Arctic and climate change and its impact on the rest of the world.
Play4min 58secHurricane Dorian's wrath is linked to climate changeSeptember 5, 2019 3:44 PMBy Paul Huttner and Megan BurksHurricane Dorian parked itself over the Bahamas for multiple days, causing massive flooding and wind damage. It turns out atmospheric conditions linked to climate change are causing more and more hurricanes to move slowly.