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May 19, 2022 2:28 PM

A clean energy leader, University of Minnesota Morris now wants to be an innovator in storing it

The University of Minnesota Morris and West Central Research and Outreach Center have launched a new center for battery technology.

by Paul Huttner

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May 12, 2022 1:43 PM

Beyond the compost bin: How companies are reducing food waste

An estimated 35 percent — or $408 billion worth — of food in the United States goes to waste, emitting methane and creating inefficiencies in carbon-heavy supply chains.

by Paul Huttner

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May 6, 2022 1:31 PM

Forest loss in 2021 emitted as much carbon as India does

Forests are supposed to help us remove carbon from the atmosphere. But forest loss to development and fires last year meant some forests added carbon to the atmosphere.

by Paul Huttner

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April 29, 2022 5:23 PM

A new tool lets metro residents track region's tree canopy

Growing Shade helps city leaders, nonprofits, and residents target efforts to plant trees to the areas that need them most.

by Paul Huttner

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April 22, 2022 4:00 PM

Climate change drives longer, more intense pollen seasons

Growing seasons are getting longer and plants are emitting more pollen as temperatures and carbon dioxide increase.

by Paul Huttner

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April 14, 2022 2:59 PM

Frequently flooded farmland costs taxpayers billions — so why are we still planting there?

The taxpayer funded crop insurance program is propping up farmers who continue to plant in frequently flooded fields.

by Paul Huttner

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April 7, 2022 4:12 PM

2021 was a boom year for batteries, but more storage is needed to fuel the energy transition

Battery storage capacity in the United States more than doubled last year. But supply chain issues and access to raw materials could slow that growth this year.

by Paul Huttner

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March 31, 2022 12:47 PM

Reducing methane emissions could play a significant role in saving Arctic sea ice

By the 2030s, research suggests the Arctic could see its first summer with no sea ice at all. But quick action on methane could help.

by Paul Huttner

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March 24, 2022 4:32 PM

Antarctica reaches temps scientists 'wouldn't have thought possible'

Climate scientists were stunned last week when temperatures in Antarctica spiked 50 to 90 degrees higher than average for March.

by Paul Huttner

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March 17, 2022 5:16 PM

Minnesota could see 55 fewer days with snow on the ground by 2100

A new study says Minnesota winters and summers will be significantly warmer by the turn of the century.

by Paul Huttner

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Climate Cast ®

A clean energy leader, University of Minnesota Morris now wants to be an innovator in storing it

Beyond the compost bin: How companies are reducing food waste

Forest loss in 2021 emitted as much carbon as India does

A new tool lets metro residents track region's tree canopy

Climate change drives longer, more intense pollen seasons

Frequently flooded farmland costs taxpayers billions — so why are we still planting there?

2021 was a boom year for batteries, but more storage is needed to fuel the energy transition

Reducing methane emissions could play a significant role in saving Arctic sea ice

Antarctica reaches temps scientists 'wouldn't have thought possible'

Minnesota could see 55 fewer days with snow on the ground by 2100

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