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World leaders are meeting in Glasgow this week for the 

 climate talks. But they aren’t the only ones. Minnesotans and other Midwesterners are also there, which makes a lot of sense when you think about this:

“If the Midwest were to be an independent country, it would be the sixth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. Sixth,” said 

, senior director of science policy for Fresh Energy.

Hamilton, along with government officials and business leaders from the Midwest, hosted a session at the gathering to highlight the region’s successes in reducing emissions. 

, director of climate change, energy and the environment for the Science Museum of Minnesota, was also there to present with other leaders of cultural organizations about their role in educating the public about climate change.

Both joined Climate Cast this week from Glasgow.

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The climate world is focused on Glasgow this week for COP26, and Minnesota is playing a role in pushing the climate conversation forward.

Minnesotans represent the Midwest — the world's sixth-largest emitter — at COP 26

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