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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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What an unseasonably warm winter will mean for farmers this year

What an unseasonably warm winter will mean for farmers this year

The warmest winter on record has also brought some of the lowest snow cover on record to much of Minnesota. What does the lack of snow mean for Minnesota’s soils and farmers this year?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Super current El Niño and climate change hit the Galapagos Islands

Super current El Niño and climate change hit the Galapagos Islands

Locals in the Galapagos say climate change and the current Super El Niño could be affecting the marine life and climate there. MPR meteorologist Sven Sundgaard just returned from the islands on a trip where he got a first-hand look at what’s happening.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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New ‘green bank’ for climate projects set to launch this year

New ‘green bank’ for climate projects set to launch this year

The Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority will distribute funding for green energy and other climate-friendly projects. The first projects from the $45 million pool could be funded early this summer.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Report pushes for more EPA regulations of carbon capture projects

Report pushes for more EPA regulations of carbon capture projects

As more places, including ours, pursue carbon capture projects, what rules and monitoring mechanisms need to be in place to make sure things work as intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Data confirm trend of warming global temperatures in last ten years

Data confirm trend of warming global temperatures in last ten years

Last year was by far the warmest year on record globally. NOAA, NASA, and European datasets all confirm the numbers. That means the 10 warmest years on record globally are the past 10 years. How do climate scientists explain this unprecedented warming trend?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Take a tour of a fully electric and energy efficient home

Take a tour of a fully electric and energy efficient home

MPR News correspondents Dan Kraker and Kirsti Marohn tour the home of William and Kristin Mroz-Risse which has been made electric and more energy efficient.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Minneapolis looks to fund climate action through minor hike in gas and energy bills

Minneapolis looks to fund climate action through minor hike in gas and energy bills

Anyone getting gas and electricity service in Minneapolis will see an estimated one dollar increase in their bills come next year. It’s a part of the city’s Climate Legacy Initiative and officials say it will raise an additional $10 million each year starting in 2024 for climate action.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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St. John's student reflects on experience at COP28

St. John's student reflects on experience at COP28

A group of 20 students from the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University got to observe the heated discussions about climate change and fossil fuels at COP28. Finn Dolezal was a part of that group and he shared more about his time in Dubai.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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