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Climate Cast
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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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Study predicts collapse of Atlantic Ocean current that warms Europe
MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talked with John Abraham about warming ocean temperatures and how that could alter currents in the Atlantic Ocean, impacting climate patterns.
Study: Shifting jet streams are influencing climate and weather patterns
MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talked with climate researcher Larry Di Girolamo about a shifting jet stream and its impact on weather and climate patterns.
Lights out for fireflies? Climate change, pesticides and light pollution threaten lightning bug population
MPR News Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner talked with journalist Eric Berger about the declining population rate for fireflies across the country.
An exceptionally dry year in Canada fuels Minnesota's smoky summer
MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talked with meteorologist Matthew Taraldsen about why 2025 has been such a challenging year for air quality in Minnesota.
How people are fighting climate change on multiple fronts, amid climate skepticism
MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner continues his conversation with author Alan Weisman about the many ways people are combating climate change across the globe.
As some governments pull away from climate issues, others are working on solutions
MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talked with author Alan Weisman about the innovative ways people across the globe are creating practical solutions to combat climate change.