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MPR meteorologist Paul Huttner discusses the latest research on our changing climate and the consequences we’re seeing here in Minnesota and worldwide. Hear Climate Cast each Thursday on MPR’s All Things Considered.

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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.
Brewing breakthrough: Craft beer makers eliminate wastewater in experiment
MPR News Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner talked to University of Minnesota professor Paige Novak about a new, sustainable way to treat wastewater from breweries.
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.
Political headwinds could spell trouble for solar power in Minnesota
MPR News Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner talked to energy reporter Brian Martucci about how much solar energy has expanded in Minnesota and the politics that could stunt its growth.
How one Minnesota recycling facility is becoming more efficient
How much are Minnesotans recycling across the state? MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talked to Miriam Holsinger of Eureka Recycling about recycling trends in Minnesota.
Tech giants vie to build data centers in Minnesota to support their growing AI networks
What impact will the data center boom have on Minnesota? MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talked to Nick Halter, Twin Cities reporter at Axios, about how data centers want to tap Minnesota’s natural resources.
Mississippi named 'most endangered' river in the U.S.
The Mississippi River has topped an endangered rivers list. Extreme floods, drought cycles, toxic runoff and poor river management threaten it. MPR News correspondent Kirsti Marohn​ spoke to chief meteorologist Paul Huttner about the stresses on this vital waterway.
Writer turned citizen scientist offers tips on living lightly to reduce your carbon footprint
Tamara Dean, author of “Shelter and Storm: At Home in the Driftless,” talks to MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner about climate change and rethinking the lifestyle choices we make to lower our carbon footprint but still live productive lives.
It’s not your imagination, Minnesota is experiencing a longer allergy season
Minnesota’s longer growing season means a much longer pollen season. That’s bad news for allergy sufferers. MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talks with Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Kristoffer Tigue about Minnesota’s growing allergy season.
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