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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

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April 11, 2019 2:05 PM

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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April 10, 2019 9:59 AM

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