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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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For Minnesota, warmer winters do not mean the end of snow

For Minnesota, warmer winters do not mean the end of snow

Winter has warmed more than 5 degrees since the 1970s, but that doesn’t mean less snow for the state. State climatologist Kenneth Blumenfeld explained the connection between an increase in snowfall and higher global temperatures on Climate Cast.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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Itasca County looks toward a coal-free economy

Itasca County looks toward a coal-free economy

Minnesota’s carbon-free electricity goal will have significant impacts on parts of the state where coal is a major player in the economy. Itasca County Commissioner John Johnson spoke to Paul Huttner about how his corner of northern Minnesota is planning for that transition.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Want healthy trees? Pay attention to microclimates

Want healthy trees? Pay attention to microclimates

Tyler Hasseltine is an arborist who works with trees all year long. He talked to Climate Cast host Paul Huttner about how even small landscaping decisions can have a big impact on tree health.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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New cookbook offers tips for sustainable seafood choices and recipes

New cookbook offers tips for sustainable seafood choices and recipes

How can we choose and prepare seafood that’s delicious and climate sustainable? “The Blue Food Cookbook: Delicious Seafood Recipes for a Sustainable Future” has some ideas.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Report: Corn fertilizer is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions

Report: Corn fertilizer is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions

A new report from the Environmental Working Group shows the use of nitrogen fertilizer to grow corn year after year on the same land results in a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Smaller Minnesota towns adopting solar power to save money

Smaller Minnesota towns adopting solar power to save money

MPR News meteorologist Paul Huttner talks to journalist Kristoffer Tigue about why smaller towns across the state are tapping into federal tax credits before they expire at the end of the year.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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Minnesota’s fall seasons are getting warmer

Minnesota’s fall seasons are getting warmer

Climate change is warming up Minnesota’s fall weather. MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talked with assistant state climatologist Peter Boulay about the state’s fastest-warming season.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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Changes in Atlantic Ocean current may be sign of climate tipping point, scientist says

Changes in Atlantic Ocean current may be sign of climate tipping point, scientist says

MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner continues his conversation with John Abraham about warming ocean temperatures and what shifting ocean currents could mean for the climate.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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