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MPR News meteorologist Ben Cathey discusses the latest research on our changing climate and the consequences we’re seeing here in Minnesota and worldwide.

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Storms pound the region

Heat, humidity, hail, high winds and heavy rains — Minnesota had it all this week.
by Paul Huttner and Kelly Gordon

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When does climate change become climate crisis?

Several media outlets are changing their stylebooks to replace the words climate change with climate crisis. Is this a good move that more accurately reflects the reality of the situation? Or does it hurt more than it helps?
by Paul Huttner and Kelly Gordon

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Ask a meteorologist

From an early season hurricane that threatens to flood New Orleans to a wetter-than-normal summer in Minnesota, we'll talk about it all.
by Paul Huttner and Kelly Gordon

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Media changing their tone on climate change

As climate events become more extreme, what's the most accurate way for news organizations describe, climate change?
by Paul Huttner

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How do species adapt as climate shifts habitats?

Elizabeth Crone, a biology professor at Tufts University, explains on this edition of Climate Cast.
by Paul Huttner

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Minn. leaders meet to address threats to lakes, rivers

Threats to Minnesota's lakes and rivers, and how to best combat them, brought people from around the state together in Walker this week.
by Paul Huttner

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Hurricane season 2019 is here, and could be intense

Hurricane season 2019 is here, and could be intense

It's hurricane season again. In the past few years several hurricanes have intensified so rapidly it surprised forecasters.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota fifth graders, dads head to Washington to lobby on climate change

Minnesota fifth graders, dads head to Washington to lobby on climate change

The Edina girls will participate in a conference organized by Citizens' Climate Lobby, which is pushing Congress to enact a carbon fee and dividend aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Mercedes Benz is going carbon neutral

German automaker Mercedes Benz is the latest to make the move toward a carbon-neutral auto fleet. The automaker pledges to change factories and vehicles to go carbon neutral by 2039.
by Paul Huttner

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