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January 9, 2020 12:52 PM

St. Paul libraries want to foster a communitywide conversation about climate change

St. Paul Public Libraries has curated a selection of books climate change for all ages and tastes. Library Director Catherine Penkert recommended some of her picks on Climate Cast.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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January 3, 2020 11:37 AM

When it comes to ice melt, 'what happens in Greenland doesn't stay in Greenland'

Faster melt means faster sea level rise, and that puts an extra 400 million people at flood risk by 2100.

by Paul Huttner

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December 26, 2019 8:25 AM

The climate crisis is changing consumer demand — and corporate investments

Oil giant Chevron recently wrote down over $10 billion in “stranded” assets — fossil fuel infrastructure and investments that are losing value as the energy market changes.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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December 19, 2019 10:00 AM

Minnesota among 25 states on track to meet Paris climate goals

The states generate 40 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and collectively make up the world’s sixth largest emitter.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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December 12, 2019 11:32 AM

Minnesotans in the mix at UN climate summit in Madrid

A Minnesota delegate at COP25 explains what world leaders are negotiating at the summit.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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December 5, 2019 6:00 AM

Doctor's advice: Forget the climate change deniers, focus on the 'passive allies'

A Twin Cities doctor is drawing on the theories she uses in health care to take her climate activism to the next level.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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November 21, 2019 12:55 PM

Trade dispute with China could slow transition to low-carbon power

China manufactures much of the world’s low-carbon energy technologies, so trade disputes with the country could slow the growth of solar and wind energy in the United States.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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November 14, 2019 5:45 PM

Tech to pull existing carbon out of atmosphere is closer, more important than you might think

Several models for reaching the United Nations climate goals rely on direct air capture, and on capturing carbon in steel and cement manufacturing.

by Paul Huttner

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November 8, 2019 11:48 AM

Minnesota, other states pledged to meet Paris climate goals. Can they after U.S. withdraws?

It was largely expected that President Donald Trump would pull out of the Paris climate agreement. But how does his move and other policies translate into actual greenhouse gas emissions trends in the United States?

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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November 1, 2019 10:54 AM

Regenerative farms 'producing more, opening new markets' while fighting climate change

How do farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions and keep productivity high at the same time? Experts say it’s possible with regenerative farming.

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Climate Cast ®

St. Paul libraries want to foster a communitywide conversation about climate change

When it comes to ice melt, 'what happens in Greenland doesn't stay in Greenland'

The climate crisis is changing consumer demand — and corporate investments

Minnesota among 25 states on track to meet Paris climate goals

Minnesotans in the mix at UN climate summit in Madrid

Doctor's advice: Forget the climate change deniers, focus on the 'passive allies'

Trade dispute with China could slow transition to low-carbon power

Tech to pull existing carbon out of atmosphere is closer, more important than you might think

Minnesota, other states pledged to meet Paris climate goals. Can they after U.S. withdraws?

Regenerative farms 'producing more, opening new markets' while fighting climate change

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