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

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Trouble in coal country

This week on Climate Cast, we learn why customers' electric bills have doubled in coal country.
by Paul Huttner

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Climate scientists take your pressing questions

Climate scientists take your pressing questions

MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner and guest climate scientists take your questions an all things climate change.
by Paul Huttner

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Weather Channel documents struggles of climate refugees in the U.S.

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.
by Paul Huttner

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Climate Cast Special: Capitalism, communication and carbon-free energy

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.
by Paul Huttner

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How are Minnesota cities preparing for climate change?

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.
by Paul Huttner

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What's the impact of fossil fuel divestment?

What's the impact of fossil fuel divestment?

Marketplace economics editor Chris Farrell gives us the lowdown on how much it matters when cities or universities pull investment funds form fossil fuels interests.
by Paul Huttner

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Are reporters failing to make obvious climate links in stories?

Are reporters failing to make obvious climate links in stories?

Many stories on the news fail to mention climate change as a cause or contributing factor. We'll start this week's Climate Cast on that topic.
by Paul Huttner

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A Minnesota stalwart for climate research may disappear

A Minnesota stalwart for climate research may disappear

More than 40 years of ongoing research at Shingobee Lake in Hubbard County could go unfunded after October.
by Alex Baumhardt

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Scientists and kids work hard so we can survive climate change

Scientists and kids work hard so we can survive climate change

Climate change has lasting effects on how we get our food, how much water is available to us and how we go about our day to day lives. It's a lot to navigate, but scientists from the University of Minnesota are here to help. That and more on this episode of Climate Cast.
by Paul Huttner

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