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March 9, 2017 10:36 AM

EPA chief: Carbon dioxide not primary cause of warming

Scott Pruitt's view is at odds with mainstream climate science, including NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

by The Associated Press

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March 6, 2017 11:45 AM

Bald eagles soar back into town ahead of schedule, thanks to the weather

The spring eagle migration usually coincides with the ice-out of Minnesota's lakes and rivers. But mild weather in February meant the ice broke up earlier than usual and also melted much of the snow dotting the ground.

by Nancy Yang

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March 6, 2017 4:00 AM

Warm winter startles even the experts

Even with the trend toward warmer Minnesota winters in a changing climate, no one guessed it would be this warm.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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March 2, 2017 12:00 AM

Climate Cast: Chicago's snow drought and warm winter records

Winter's across the nation saw unusual weather.

by Paul Huttner

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February 20, 2017 9:00 AM

Taking in snow requires perspective from space

NASA is studying snow with the same technology it uses to study ice on Mars. What they've found so far: The climate is changing -- and so is our relationship with snow.

by William Lager

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February 13, 2017 4:00 AM

Open water: Madeline Island watches, worries as winter climate shifts

This year's mild winter has meant another record low year for ice cover on Lake Superior. The climate shift is easy to see from the bow of a Madeline Island ferry.

by Dan Kraker

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February 3, 2017 4:00 AM

Food for thought: St. Louis Park woman uses parties to teach on diet, climate change

Every night in February, Michelle Courtright is hosting vegetarian dinner parties to share the message that animals raised for food in Minnesota put more greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere than passenger cars.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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January 18, 2017 7:35 AM

Study finds global warming could steal postcard-perfect days

On average, Earth will have 10 fewer days of mild and mostly dry weather by the end of the century, researchers estimate.

by Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

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January 13, 2017 12:00 AM

Climate One series: The Trump administration and climate change

From the Commonwealth Club of California's Climate One series: "Political and Climate Disruption." How do businesses, Democrats, Republicans and environmentalists view the climate change debate with Republican control in Washington and a new political reality?

by MPR News Staff