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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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April 15, 2020 5:26 PM

Coronavirus on track to cause record global CO2 emissions drop

Coronavirus on track to cause record CO2 emissions drop. This year’s CO2 emissions forecast to fall 5.5 percent from 2019 levels.

by Paul Huttner

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April 9, 2020 5:38 PM

Good news: Almost half of Minnesota's power is now carbon-free

A new fact sheet gives Minnesota high marks for its transition to clean energy.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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April 8, 2020 5:20 PM

Forecast: U.S. greenhouse gas emissions to fall 7.5-percent in 2020

A forecast predicts a 7.5-percent decrease in fossil fuel emissions in 2020 in the U.S.

by Paul Huttner

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April 2, 2020 6:34 PM

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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Climate Cast ®

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

Coronavirus on track to cause record global CO2 emissions drop

Good news: Almost half of Minnesota's power is now carbon-free

Forecast: U.S. greenhouse gas emissions to fall 7.5-percent in 2020

Coronavirus pandemic expected to slow transition to clean energy

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