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February 16, 2017 1:00 AM

Climate Cast: Scientists concerned about winter's high temperatures

Flooding in California and high temps in the Arctic have climate scientists worried about our climate future.

by Paul Huttner

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February 9, 2017 12:00 AM

Climate Cast: Wind turbines create economic and environmental opportunities

A new report says growth in the solar and wind industries is creating more jobs and more opportunities to provide clean energy.

by Paul Huttner, Tiffany Hanssen and Elizabeth Shockman

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January 19, 2017 12:00 AM

Climate Cast: Getting to know Scott Pruitt, Trump's pick to lead the EPA

Oklahoma's Attorney General has questions about climate change and the EPA. What does that mean for our climate future?

by Kerri Miller and Paul Huttner

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January 12, 2017 12:00 AM

Climate Cast: Can scientists predict the effects of climate change?

Rex Tillerson has doubts that scientists can measure our impact on the atmosphere.

by Paul Huttner and Elizabeth Shockman

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January 5, 2017 10:55 AM

Climate Cast: Renewable energy under Trump

Are wind turbines and other renewable energy resources under attack? Maybe not.

by Kerri Miller, Paul Huttner and Elizabeth Shockman

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December 22, 2016 12:00 AM

The major climate events of 2016

A look back at the stand-out climate events of 2016.

by Paul Huttner

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December 8, 2016 12:00 AM

Climate Cast: How is global warming changing the Arctic food chain?

Rising sea temperatures impact the algae populations in the Arctic, which, in turn, impact large animals who feed on the algae.

by MPR News Staff

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December 1, 2016 12:00 AM

Climate Cast: A poet's response to climate change

Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner, a poet and climate advocate from the Marshall Islands, uses her writing to educate others about the threats facing her home.

by MPR News Staff

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November 17, 2016 12:00 AM

Climate Cast: Government faces lawsuit over effects of greenhouse gases

A group of 21 young people are suing the federal government for failing to protect them from the harmful effects of greenhouse gas emissions.

by MPR News Staff

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November 10, 2016 12:00 AM

Climate Cast: What is Trump going to do about climate change?

Reporter Rebecca Leber describes what she believes will be President-elect Donald Trump's plan on climate change.

by MPR News Staff

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Climate Cast ®

Climate Cast: Scientists concerned about winter's high temperatures

Climate Cast: Wind turbines create economic and environmental opportunities

Climate Cast: Getting to know Scott Pruitt, Trump's pick to lead the EPA

Climate Cast: Can scientists predict the effects of climate change?

Climate Cast: Renewable energy under Trump

The major climate events of 2016

Climate Cast: How is global warming changing the Arctic food chain?

Climate Cast: A poet's response to climate change

Climate Cast: Government faces lawsuit over effects of greenhouse gases

Climate Cast: What is Trump going to do about climate change?

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