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March 9, 2024 5:01 AM

U.S. has warmest winter on record – and no, that's not a good thing

From lack of snow to wildfires, a record-warm winter had impacts across the country. Scientists say winters are warming faster than any other season in the U.S.

by Lauren Sommer

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March 7, 2024 3:31 PM

Forecasting a record-breaking winter

Minnesota’s warmest winter on record was literally off the charts in several metrics. Just how unique was this winter? And how is our shifting climate impacting our daily weather forecasts?

by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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March 6, 2024 12:55 PM

Proposed natural gas plant in Superior gets renewed scrutiny

A long-planned natural gas power plant in Superior is facing new scrutiny from local officials who originally backed it, at the same time that labor unions and other supporters are ramping up their advocacy for the controversial project.

by Dan Kraker

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March 5, 2024 5:00 AM

A new satellite will track climate-warming pollution. Here's why that's a big deal

A satellite with a climate solutions mission blasted off on a SpaceX rocket Monday. It's on a mission to detect planet-heating methane pollution from the oil and gas sector.

by Julia Simon

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March 4, 2024 4:42 AM

Getting off fossil fuels is hard, but this city is doing it — building by building

Ithaca, N.Y., wants to eliminate greenhouse gasses by 2030 — 20 years faster than the rest of the country. But even in this liberal city meeting climate targets is harder than expected.

by Jeff Brady

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February 29, 2024 4:31 PM

What an unseasonably warm winter will mean for farmers this year

The warmest winter on record has also brought some of the lowest snow cover on record to much of Minnesota. What does the lack of snow mean for Minnesota’s soils and farmers this year?

by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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February 29, 2024 9:45 AM

A wildfire scorching the Texas Panhandle has grown to the largest in state history

A wildfire spreading across the Texas Panhandle has become the largest in state history. Authorities say the Smokehouse Creek fire grew Thursday to nearly 1,700 square miles of scorched rural ranchlands and destroyed homes.

by The Associated Press

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February 28, 2024 4:00 AM

'Zombie fires' under snow raise concern for upcoming wildfire season

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wildfire operations supervisor William Glesener explained how fires can burn under snow blankets and lead to a more active wildfire season.

by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin