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Meteorologists take to local TV stations to talk about weather science everyday. But how often do they report on climate science? The truth? Not very often here in Minnesota. That's beginning to change. We tackle that and more on this week's Climate Cast:

Something unprecedented just happened in a California climate lawsuit.

 major oil companies over the costly infrastructure needed to combat rising sea levels caused by climate change.  For the first time, a federal judge has ordered both sides to present their view of the best current climate science, in court. Columbia University climate change law professor Justin Gundlach for the legal translation. 

A climate solution in the heart of the city.

 atop north Minnneapolis' Shiloh Temple is intended to bring jobs and clean energy. Keith Dent tells us about it. 

Climate models might not capture your attention like chocolate or beer.

 That's the thinking behind Climate Central's Climate Matters program. Bernadette Woods Placky directs the program and creates climate science content for TV meteorologists. She tells us about her work. 

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Plus, an unprecedented action in a California climate lawsuit and a climate solution in the heart of a city.

On this week's show, we're talking about an unprecedented action in a California climate lawsuit, a climate solution in the heart of a big city and how meteorologists are trying to get your attention in new ways, like beer or chocolate.

Beer, but to get your attention on climate change

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