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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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Wildfire smoke causing 33-percent fewer blue sky days in Minnesota summers

Wildfire smoke causing 33-percent fewer blue sky days in Minnesota summers

Climate change is increasing the number and size of wildfires in the western U.S. and Canada. The extra smoke is drifting downwind toward Minnesota and creating more smoke days that obscure Minnesota’s traditionally blue skies.
by Paul Huttner

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How a drop in oil prices today could fuel tomorrow's energy transition

How a drop in oil prices today could fuel tomorrow's energy transition

Demand for oil will increase when stay-at-home orders are lifted. But the oil industry may be slow to meet that demand, sending oil prices soaring — along with consumers’ interest in alternatives.
by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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Coronavirus pandemic expected to slow transition to clean energy

Coronavirus pandemic expected to slow transition to clean energy

The United States is expected to see a decrease in new solar projects for the first time since they’ve been tracked. And what was supposed to be a banner year for wind projects will likely produce more modest growth.
by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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Minneapolis development to use groundwater to heat and cool buildings

Minneapolis development to use groundwater to heat and cool buildings

A reduction in carbon-emitting coal plants has increased reliance on natural gas. But natural gas is still a major source of emissions, so Minneapolis is eyeing aquifer thermal energy as a cleaner alternative.
by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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