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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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How colleges are preparing the next generation for climate change and sustainability
At the University of Minnesota Crookston, the next generation of climate scientists, policymakers and activists is learning how to reach sustainability goals set forth by the United Nations.
The search for a better EV battery as customer demand rises
The surge in demand for electric vehicles has ignited a new kind of “space race” within the automobile industry.
Climate change risks mounting for businesses
From litigation to financial and material loss due to extreme weather — the corporate world is managing mounting risks due to climate change.
Carbon dioxide in atmosphere spikes to new high
In the past month, atmospheric carbon dioxide reached 420 parts per million for the first time. That’s a 50 percent increase from pre-industrial levels.
Expect low ice years on Lake Superior to continue
This year, Lake Superior saw its lowest January ice levels in 48 years. While there will be outliers, scientists expect the trend to continue.
Minnesota home insurance premiums tripled as extreme weather increased
Damage from three storms in 1998 alone cost more than those during the previous 40 years combined. Since then, the pace of costly storms hasn’t let up.
Hurricanes keep showing up early — forecasts are catching up
The National Hurricane Center is getting a head start this year by releasing its tropical weather outlook two weeks earlier.
What we know about how climate change is affecting walleye
It’s the center of many Minnesota traditions, but the prized fish isn’t exempt from the effects of climate change.