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Climate

$10M question: Are counties' efforts to fight aquatic invasives working?

$10M question: Are counties' efforts to fight aquatic invasives working?

In 2014, the Legislature took the unusual step of setting aside $10 million each year to distribute to the counties fighting invasive species. Counties are using that money to expand boat inspection programs, but also trying some innovative approaches.
by Dan Gunderson

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Scientists investigating 'unprecedented' algae bloom in Lake Superior

Scientists investigating 'unprecedented' algae bloom in Lake Superior

Researchers are investigating a major algal bloom that surfaced last week in Lake Superior between Duluth and the Apostle Islands. The blooms only started appearing in Lake Superior in 2012. Scientists are investigating why.
by Dan Kraker

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Climate Cast Special: Capitalism, communication and carbon-free energy

Climate Cast Special: Capitalism, communication and carbon-free energy

During this hour-long Climate Cast special, MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner will talk to experts about "climate capitalism," the best words to use when talking climate and where Minnesota is at when it comes to emissions goals.
by Paul Huttner

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Climate change threatens Midwest's wild rice, a staple for Native Americans

Climate change threatens Midwest's wild rice, a staple for Native Americans

When harvests are bad, Native Americans in the region may go without rice for the year. And there have been a lot of bad years lately, as climate change causes more frequent and severe rainstorms.
by Rebecca Hersher

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2017 was one of the hottest years on record

2017 was one of the hottest years on record

Greenhouse gas concentrations reached a record high. Global sea level was the highest on record, too. NOAA's State of the Climate report points to the urgency of addressing climate change.

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Wetter weather causing sewage headaches for Minn. cities

Wetter weather causing sewage headaches for Minn. cities

According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, since 2010, wet weather has had an effect on wastewater treatment operations an average of 143 times a year, resulting in raw or partially treated sewage overflowing or being discharged into the environment.
by Kirsti Marohn

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A few more bad apples: As the climate changes, fruit growing does, too

A few more bad apples: As the climate changes, fruit growing does, too

Apple growing is a ruthless business obsessed with good looks. Higher temperatures affect every part of of the fruit's life cycle, from more pests to changing color -- and can even give them sunburn.

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The big ways climate and water are connected

The big ways climate and water are connected

Climate change and water are linked in many ways. During our Climate Cast Live program, meteorologist Paul Huttner talked to Radhika Fox, CEO of the U.S. Water Alliance, about the most significant ways.
by Paul Huttner

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