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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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How a persistent winter could have its roots in global warming

How a persistent winter could have its roots in global warming

Melting sea ice in the Arctic creates a ripple effect that can be felt in the lower latitudes.

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Severe hurricanes may become more common along the East Coast

Severe hurricanes may become more common along the East Coast

Climate change may bring bigger hurricanes more often on the Eastern Seaboard. The effect on tornadoes remains unclear.

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A warming period millions of years ago offers possible clues to our future

A warming period millions of years ago offers possible clues to our future

Paul Huttner and Kerri Miller discuss research into a prehistoric warming period that could hold clues to what awaits us.

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Spring could arrive five weeks earlier by 2100

Spring could arrive five weeks earlier by 2100

This week on the Climate Cast, we discussed a new study that indicates spring might arrive five weeks earlier by the year 2100. What would that mean for Minnesota?
by Paul Huttner

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Why is Minnesota warming so fast?

Why is Minnesota warming so fast?

On this week's Climate Cast, we'll discuss why Minnesota is number one a list of the fastest warming states since 1970.
by Paul Huttner

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Will there be less snow, more blizzards in our future?

Will there be less snow, more blizzards in our future?

This week on Climate Cast, MPR News Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner joins The Daily Circuit to discuss new research about the future of snow and blizzard conditions.
by Paul Huttner

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