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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 normals downplay just how fast Minnesota is warming

Climate normals downplay just how fast Minnesota is warming

As the climate warms up over time, the 30-year averages for climate variables like temperature and precipitation also increase. These new normals can be misleading of just how fast Minnesota is warming up.
by Paul Huttner and Sven Sundgaard

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How a program trains residents to take action on climate

How a program trains residents to take action on climate

Community Climate Leaders program overseer Christy Marsden explains how the community members can learn about climate change.
by Paul Huttner

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How climate change is driving up the cost of home insurance

How climate change is driving up the cost of home insurance

The escalating costs of climate disasters continues to affect home insurance. Jordan Haedtler, climate financial policy strategist with Climate Cabinet based in Duluth, explains the rising cost in homeowner insurance.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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AI tool may improve flood forecasting for Mississippi and other rivers

AI tool may improve flood forecasting for Mississippi and other rivers

A new forecast model that uses AI could improve flood predictions for rivers like the Mississippi. Zac McEachran, a research hydrologist from the University of Minnesota, explains the model.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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Climate change is reshaping Minnesota winters

Climate change is reshaping Minnesota winters

In Minnesota, climate change is most evident in winter. Reporter Kristoffer Tigue explained that the state is experiencing warmer winters, an increase in precipitation and melting. Tigue wrote about the many ways Minnesotans are seeing climate change — from warmer falls, to a lack of foliage color and wildfire smoke.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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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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