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Climate denialism mapped to geography and political affiliation

Climate denialism mapped to geography and political affiliation

A recent study shows nearly 15 percent of Americans “do not believe in climate change.” And the patterns of denialism can be linked to regional and political differences.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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New study shows climate change is already affecting food prices

New study shows climate change is already affecting food prices

Increasing global average temperatures and more intense and frequent heat waves are already driving up the prices of food and other goods. So just how much is climate change affecting inflation?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Ocean temperatures are the hottest they’ve been. What could it mean for our climate?

Ocean temperatures are the hottest they’ve been. What could it mean for our climate?

Earth’s oceans have been reaching record-warm temperatures. Every day for the last 12 months. What is happening? How much is climate change driving the temperature spike? And how concerned are climate scientists?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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The green energy gridlock at the Capitol

The green energy gridlock at the Capitol

Generating and delivering energy has evolved over the last 50 years, but slowing down climate change requires a bigger effort with government legislation.
by Paul Huttner, Ngoc Bui and Matthew Alvarez

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Forecasting a record-breaking winter

Forecasting a record-breaking winter

Minnesota’s warmest winter on record was literally off the charts in several metrics. Just how unique was this winter? And how is our shifting climate impacting our daily weather forecasts?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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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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