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May 15, 2019 5:12 PM

North Dakota's new boom: wind energy

"Wind energy means jobs, and these are really good jobs," says one industry leader.

by Paul Huttner and Cody Nelson

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May 9, 2019 2:25 PM

Fish on the move under climate change

A new study in the journal Nature finds fish are on the move because of climate change. But which species can adapt, and which will run out of favorable ocean real estate as they reach their thermal limits?

by Paul Huttner

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May 8, 2019 4:00 AM

Dean Phillips' case for a carbon fee to tackle climate change

Rep. Dean Phillips, who represents Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District, announced last month that he's sponsoring the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act.

by Paul Huttner

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May 2, 2019 3:30 PM

How to make insurance affordable under climate change

Climate change could make insurance coverage unaffordable for ordinary people. However, it doesn't have to be that way, one expert says.

by Paul Huttner

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May 1, 2019 10:00 AM

The business case for clean power

General Mills began milling grain with water power from the Mississippi River 150 years ago. Now, it's using wind to power operations and cut its carbon footprint.

by Paul Huttner

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April 25, 2019 2:55 PM

How local electric co-op elections can impact greenhouse gas emissions

Many Minnesotans are running for seats on their local electric co-op boards with the aim of making a bigger impact on greenhouse gas reductions.

by Paul Huttner

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April 24, 2019 4:00 AM

Minneapolis mayor: Cities need feds' help on climate change

"Cities are the ones that are going to be feeling the brunt of the burden associated with climate change and so cities need the resources to be able to attack that head on," Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey tells Climate Cast.

by Paul Huttner and Cody Nelson

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April 18, 2019 11:46 AM

Survey: 55 percent of Americans think we're doing enough to fight climate change

A new survey shows most Americans want to stop climate change. But only 55 percent believe they're doing enough.

by Paul Huttner

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April 17, 2019 3:56 PM

Is Duluth the best option for climate refugees?

The number of global climate refugees is expected to increase in the next few decades as some areas become too hot and drought or rain events grow more extreme and frequent. Duluth is considered among the most "climate-proof" cities in the U.S.

by Paul Huttner