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Climate Cast
MPR News

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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Some of the most qualified and accomplished climate scientists on earth are women. But are they getting the respect they deserve?
How higher temps are making Florence worse
The big climate story of the week is Hurricane Florence. We'll tell you all about why climate change is making it more destructive.
Is the American desert shifting east?
A new study suggest climate change is expanding the desert eastward. Plus, a climate voice and a trip to the Arctic.
This week on Climate Cast, we learn why customers' electric bills have doubled in coal country.
Climate scientists take your pressing questions
MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner and guest climate scientists take your questions an all things climate change.
Weather Channel documents struggles of climate refugees in the U.S.
This week on Climate Cast we're talking about increases. There's been a surge in climate refugees on the United States' coasts as water levels rise. A boom in tick population as winters warm. And, on a lighter note, an increase of clean energy jobs in the Midwest.
Climate Cast Special: Capitalism, communication and carbon-free energy
During this hour-long Climate Cast special, MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner will talk to experts about "climate capitalism," the best words to use when talking climate and where Minnesota is at when it comes to emissions goals.
How are Minnesota cities preparing for climate change?
In Minnesota, climate change means more flash floods from extreme rainfall events. Plus, a climate voice from the Leech Lake Reservation and New York's plan to build a massive flood barrier.