MPR News Presents

Special programming from MPR News.

Climate One series: Are carbon offsets just privileged pollution?
In the race to bring carbon emissions to zero, are offsets a legitimate tool — or a scam to allow heavy emitters a way out of taking real action? Purchasing carbon offsets is something individuals can do to reduce their carbon footprint. Does it have any collective impact?
APM 'Call to Mind' special: Spotlight on Indigenous Relocation
A discussion of the ongoing trauma and mental health impacts from the U.S. government’s American Indian Relocation Program in the 1950s.
Uprooted: The 1950's plan to erase Indian Country
APM Reports and MPR News documentary: “Uprooted: The 1950’s plan to erase Indian Country.”
APM Reports documentary explores why there's no cure for Alzheimer's
The number of older people living in this country is ballooning, and by 2030, nearly 14 million people may be living with Alzheimer’s dementia. A new documentary by APM Reports called Fading Minds: Why There’s Still No Cure for Alzheimer’s investigates how we got to this point.
APM Reports documentary: 'Soldiers for Peace'
APM Reports documentary "Soldiers for Peace" takes a deep look at why a significant number of Vietnam veterans felt compelled to oppose the war rather than simply try to put it behind them when they returned home.
Economists say their expertise can help solve environmental problems
Three economics professors at Minnesota colleges share their expertise in considering environmental costs, benefits, incentives and regulations.
Why a neuroscientist calls lack of sleep our greatest public health challenge
In his book, “Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams,” neuroscientist Matthew Walker discusses the importance of sleep — for our bodies and our brains.