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June 18, 2020 6:18 PM

For black climate expert, fight is against 'two inhospitable climates'

Sam Grant, the executive director of MN350, says the mainstream environmental movement needs to recognize ‘people are a part of nature.'

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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June 11, 2020 1:17 PM

New Jersey now requires comprehensive climate change education — what about Minnesota?

New Jersey has become the first state to require climate change lessons across grade levels and disciplines.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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June 4, 2020 4:55 PM

Doctor: Preventing the worst effects of climate change, the next pandemic go hand in hand

Climate change has exacerbated some of the health inequities behind disparities in COVID-19 cases.

by Paul Huttner

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June 4, 2020 4:21 PM

Team that made early climate predictions marks 30 years, 'spot on' accuracy

The team predicted global temperatures would rise half a degree Celsius by 2020.

by Paul Huttner

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May 21, 2020 4:50 PM

Climate Cast: How hurricanes impact supply chains

How can hurricanes impact an already stressed supply chain? MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talks to Yale environmental researcher Chris Shughrue.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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May 7, 2020 3:24 PM

First climate change, now COVID-19: Tips for managing the stress

A Hennepin Healthcare clinical psychologist shares her tips for managing stress and hopelessness in challenging times.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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May 4, 2020 2:11 PM

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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April 30, 2020 1:10 PM

Climate change isn't just shifting how the world feels, it's changing how it sounds

As climate change affects animal habitats and biology, the sounds they make are changing. And that could have consequences for their survival.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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April 23, 2020 4:50 PM

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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April 16, 2020 3:37 PM

Here are some climate change resources for kids learning at home

Millions of students are learning at home these days, and if you’re a teacher or student looking for online climate change curriculum, you’re in luck.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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Climate Cast ®

For black climate expert, fight is against 'two inhospitable climates'

New Jersey now requires comprehensive climate change education — what about Minnesota?

Doctor: Preventing the worst effects of climate change, the next pandemic go hand in hand

Team that made early climate predictions marks 30 years, 'spot on' accuracy

Climate Cast: How hurricanes impact supply chains

First climate change, now COVID-19: Tips for managing the stress

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

Climate change isn't just shifting how the world feels, it's changing how it sounds

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

Here are some climate change resources for kids learning at home

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