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MPR meteorologist Paul Huttner discusses the latest research on our changing climate and the consequences we’re seeing here in Minnesota and worldwide. Hear Climate Cast each Thursday on MPR’s All Things Considered.

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How a Minnesota startup is taking carbon out of the atmosphere

How a Minnesota startup is taking carbon out of the atmosphere

Carba cofounder Paul Dauenhauer explains how his company is working on low-cost, scalable technology to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
by Paul Huttner

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What's the carbon 'hoofprint' of the American beef industry?

What's the carbon 'hoofprint' of the American beef industry?

Researcher Jennifer Schmitt explains the greenhouse gas emissions of the American beef industry and what is being done to help combat it.
by Paul Huttner

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The impact of climate change on Earth's polar regions

The impact of climate change on Earth's polar regions

Minnesota Arctic explorer Will Steger describes changes to the Arctic regions and its residents over the past several decades.
by Paul Huttner

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What does ice on Lake Superior tell us about climate change?

What does ice on Lake Superior tell us about climate change?

Ice on the Great Lakes is a great way to measure climate in the region. But ice is becoming more and more rare on Lake Superior; the lake has a 75 percent ice coverage only once every four years.
by Paul Huttner

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What’s new in Minnesota’s revised climate action plan

What’s new in Minnesota’s revised climate action plan

As of February 11th, the State of Minnesota Climate Action Framework, a plan that sets a vision for how Minnesota will address and prepare for climate change, has been updated.
by Paul Huttner

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Climate normals downplay just how fast Minnesota is warming

Climate normals downplay just how fast Minnesota is warming

As the climate warms up over time, the 30-year averages for climate variables like temperature and precipitation also increase. These new normals can be misleading of just how fast Minnesota is warming up.
by Paul Huttner and Sven Sundgaard

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What impact does the American prairie have on our climate?

What impact does the American prairie have on our climate?

“Sea of Grass” author Dave Hage explains the importance of Minnesota’s prairies in a world of climate change.
by Paul Huttner

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How a program trains residents to take action on climate

How a program trains residents to take action on climate

Community Climate Leaders program overseer Christy Marsden explains how the community members can learn about climate change.
by Paul Huttner

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