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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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Climate signals from the sparrows in the sky

Climate signals from the sparrows in the sky

Birds are sentinel species when it come to our changing climate. And even subtle climate shifts can have outsized impacts.
by Paul Huttner

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Record low levels of the Mississippi River cause major problems for grain

Record low levels of the Mississippi River cause major problems for grain

The Mississippi River reached record lows in the southern U.S. this fall causing major problems for the 60% of U.S. grain harvest that’s typically shipped down America’s largest river.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Dire warnings from world leaders at annual global climate conference

Dire warnings from world leaders at annual global climate conference

The United Nations’ COP27 global climate summit of world leaders takes place this week. And the need for global cooperation against climate change is more urgent than ever.
by Paul Huttner

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A Minnesota hazelnut with unique climate fighting abilities

A Minnesota hazelnut with unique climate fighting abilities

The University of Minnesota’s Forever Green Initiative is developing special crops that can improve crop productivity and fight climate change. One of which is a hybrid hazelnut grown regeneratively that’s packed with flavor and good for the environment.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Renewable jobs boom continues but how long can it last?

Renewable jobs boom continues but how long can it last?

There are now 12.7 million jobs worldwide in renewable energy including 700,000 new jobs in the past year alone. The growth of renewable jobs has been impressive — but how long can this boom last?
by Paul Huttner

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The climate change superstars few have heard about

The climate change superstars few have heard about

There are about 6 million acres of peatlands in Minnesota -- nearly 10% of our state. And it turns out, peat bogs have climate change fighting superpowers.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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