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As some governments pull away from climate issues, others are working on solutions

As some governments pull away from climate issues, others are working on solutions

MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talked with author Alan Weisman about the innovative ways people across the globe are creating practical solutions to combat climate change.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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'Water vapor is a greenhouse gas': The little-known but growing climate concern

'Water vapor is a greenhouse gas': The little-known but growing climate concern

MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talked to John Abraham, thermal sciences professor and mechanical engineering program director at University of St. Thomas, about water vapor and  hydrologic cycle.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Expert dispels myth that cities are immune from tornados

Expert dispels myth that cities are immune from tornados

MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talked to climatologist Kenneth Blumenfeld about the probability of a tornado striking downtowns and densely populated urban areas.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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Despite EV boom, Minnesotans slower to embrace electric vehicles than many other states

Despite EV boom, Minnesotans slower to embrace electric vehicles than many other states

MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talked to Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Walker Orenstein about Minnesota’s EV market, the need for supportive infrastructure and the distracting political rhetoric.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency adds ‘blowing dust’ to air quality alerts

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency adds ‘blowing dust’ to air quality alerts

Dust storms are more than just a nuisance weather event; the fine particles can contribute to poor air quality. MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talked to an expert about why the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is adding blowing dust to its public-health alerts.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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