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Climate

Wildfires are killing California's ancient giants. Can seedlings save the species?

Wildfires are killing California's ancient giants. Can seedlings save the species?

Extreme wildfires have destroyed about one-fifth of all giant sequoia trees. To safeguard their future, the National Park Service is planting seedlings that could better survive a hotter climate.
by Lauren Sommer and Ryan Kellman

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Super current El Niño and climate change hit the Galapagos Islands

Super current El Niño and climate change hit the Galapagos Islands

Locals in the Galapagos say climate change and the current Super El Niño could be affecting the marine life and climate there. MPR meteorologist Sven Sundgaard just returned from the islands on a trip where he got a first-hand look at what’s happening.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Climate change turns an idyllic California community into a 'perilous paradise'

Climate change turns an idyllic California community into a 'perilous paradise'

People say they move to Los Angeles for the weather. As climate change makes extreme weather events like wildfire and flooding more common, some people wonder if they should stay or go.
by Caleigh Wells

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Wintering monarch butterfly population hit hard by drought

Wintering monarch butterfly population hit hard by drought

The overwintering population of monarch butterflies in Mexico is at the lowest point in a decade, according to the results of an annual population survey. The butterflies overwinter in Mexico before migrating north, arriving in Minnesota by May.
by Dan Gunderson

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New ‘green bank’ for climate projects set to launch this year

New ‘green bank’ for climate projects set to launch this year

The Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority will distribute funding for green energy and other climate-friendly projects. The first projects from the $45 million pool could be funded early this summer.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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How are atmospheric rivers affected by climate change?

How are atmospheric rivers affected by climate change?

California is in the grips of an atmospheric river that's causing flooding all over the state. Climate change might be intensifying storms like it — but scientists are still working out the details.
by Alejandra Borunda

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Winter blues: No snow, thin ice and warm temps are messing with winter recreation

Winter blues: No snow, thin ice and warm temps are messing with winter recreation

The warmer than usual winter has dampened the spirits of people who ski, ice fish and snow mobile. MPR News Angela Davis talks about how a lack of snow and rising temperatures are affecting winter recreation, businesses and our mood.    
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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