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MPR meteorologist Paul Huttner discusses the latest research on our changing climate and the consequences we’re seeing here in Minnesota and worldwide. Hear Climate Cast each Thursday on MPR’s All Things Considered.

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Minneapolis mayor: Cities need feds' help on climate change

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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Is Duluth the best option for climate refugees?

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

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Federal judge says no to oil, gas emissions in Wyoming

A federal judge in Wyoming has denied oil and gas leases in Wyoming because they failed to adequately consider impacts from climate change.
by Paul Huttner

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Downtown St. Paul utility cutting off coal

District Energy stopped burning coal as part of its power generation portfolio on March 31, making the St. Paul utility the latest to leave coal behind on the road to reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
by Paul Huttner

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April snow, in climatological context

April snow, in climatological context

In this hour-long edition of Climate Cast, we talk snow, business, and Minnesota's lakes and rivers.
by Paul Huttner

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Corporate risk, opportunity from climate change

A new report details climate change risks and opportunities major companies see impacting their bottom line.
by Paul Huttner

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Expert: White House shouldn't ignore security threats from climate

Expert: White House shouldn't ignore security threats from climate

A group of former military and national security officials recently wrote a letter to President Trump objecting to the idea of a White House panel to dispute and undermine military and intelligence judgments on the threats posed by climate change.
by Paul Huttner

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How to make Minnesota's buildings more climate-friendly

How to make Minnesota's buildings more climate-friendly

Architecture that's informed by climate is expanding, and some members of Minnesota's American Institute of Architects chapter have testified to lawmakers this legislative session about how design can help lower buildings' impact on climate change.
by Paul Huttner

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