Climate Cast ®

MPR News meteorologist Ben Cathey discusses the latest research on our changing climate and the consequences we’re seeing here in Minnesota and worldwide.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Subscribe to Podcast

October 10, 2018 5:14 PM

Bill McKibben on the 'valve-turners' and the future of climate activism

Stopping global warming is "not on the menu." But the prominent environmentalist says activism will be crucial in fighting climate change as its effects worsen.

by Paul Huttner and Cody Nelson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

October 5, 2018 12:01 PM

Climate Cast: Seeking the 'Holy Grail' of energy storage

Renewable energy production is booming. But how do we save that energy to power our homes when the wind fades and the sun sets?

by Paul Huttner

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

October 3, 2018 4:01 PM

Major conservation program at risk in farm bill draft

Congress' current versions of the new farm bill would slash funding for a conservation program comprising over 70 million acres.

by Paul Huttner and Cody Nelson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

September 28, 2018 12:32 PM

The changing outdoors under a warming climate

It's an outdoorsy Climate Cast this week -- fall colors, national parks and a hunter's story.

by Paul Huttner

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

September 26, 2018 1:50 PM

Climate destruction will hit U.S. national parks the hardest

National parks will see less annual rainfall than other parts of the country and certain parks could warm by 16 degrees within the next 80 years, according to new research.

by Paul Huttner and Cody Nelson