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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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Want healthy trees? Pay attention to microclimates

Want healthy trees? Pay attention to microclimates

Tyler Hasseltine is an arborist who works with trees all year long. He talked to Climate Cast host Paul Huttner about how even small landscaping decisions can have a big impact on tree health.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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New cookbook offers tips for sustainable seafood choices and recipes

New cookbook offers tips for sustainable seafood choices and recipes

How can we choose and prepare seafood that’s delicious and climate sustainable? “The Blue Food Cookbook: Delicious Seafood Recipes for a Sustainable Future” has some ideas.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Minnesota asks for public input on new climate action plan

Minnesota asks for public input on new climate action plan

Minnesota has a new draft for its climate action framework and wants the public to weigh in on how the state should approach addressing climate change in the years to come.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Report: Corn fertilizer is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions

Report: Corn fertilizer is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions

A new report from the Environmental Working Group shows the use of nitrogen fertilizer to grow corn year after year on the same land results in a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions.
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