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March 28, 2019 3:00 PM

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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March 27, 2019 2:00 PM

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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March 21, 2019 5:12 PM

What do you do with a dead solar panel?

As solar power becomes more common, so does its waste, making solar recycling crucial.

by Paul Huttner

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March 20, 2019 5:00 AM

5 key points from a new report on Minnesota electricity

A new analysis from BloombergNEF shows the state is rapidly changing how it produces electricity.

by Paul Huttner

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March 14, 2019 12:36 PM

How Etsy is offsetting carbon from its shipping

The online retailer says it's the first company of its kind to pay for carbon offsets for all its shipping.

by Paul Huttner

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March 13, 2019 4:00 AM

How 3M plans to reach 100 percent renewable electricity

The company's headquarters recently went all-renewable for its electricity, but it's not stopping there.

by Paul Huttner

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March 6, 2019 12:00 AM

Climate Cast: How to be a climate hero

A live hour-long edition of Climate Cast with MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner.

by MPR News Staff

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February 28, 2019 2:40 PM

Minn. snowfall records might be aided by climate change

Record snow amid climate change might seem paradoxical. But overall increases in snowfall and larger individual storms align with what climate models predict will happen as the planet warms.

by Paul Huttner and Cody Nelson