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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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August 11, 2022 4:45 PM

More than a quarter of U.S. electricity came from renewables in April

The proportion of U.S. electricity from renewables has more than tripled from 2001.

by Paul Huttner

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August 5, 2022 3:41 PM

'The most progress we will have made — ever': Climate scientists heartened by Senate climate deal

Climate scientist and author Michael Mann tells Climate Cast, that while it stops short of the 50 percent emissions drop we need, the climate deal now poised to pass the Senate will be “the most progress we will have made in addressing the climate crisis — ever — from the standpoint of Congressional action.”

by Paul Huttner

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July 29, 2022 6:10 PM

MnDOT exploring new pavement mixes to reduce use of carbon-intensive concrete

The experimental pavement mixes incorporate recycled bottles, fiber and other materials to reduce the proportion of concrete needed. The agency is also looking at whether it can sequester carbon in its pavement.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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July 22, 2022 5:53 PM

Tour TV legend Don Shelby's ultra-green Excelsior home

From 80-foot wells, to a secret passageway leading to a state-of-the-art geothermal system, to a stone statue signifying the people most at risk from climate change, former WCCO news anchor and climate advocate Don Shelby has built a home meant to inspire others to act.

by Paul Huttner

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July 15, 2022 5:42 PM

Climate change through a camera lens

North Shore photographer Bryan Hansel says climate change can make for more dramatic photos — but also risk and changing scenery.

by Paul Huttner

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July 1, 2022 7:05 PM

Electric vehicles expected to make up nearly 60 percent of new car sales by 2035

Carmakers produced more electric vehicles in 2021, while the share of new gasoline and diesel cars dipped 9 percent.

by Paul Huttner

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June 24, 2022 5:09 PM

Wind energy is helping fuel rural economies

A recent study found local incomes rise by around 5 percent and home values by 2.6 percent in areas near large wind projects.

by Paul Huttner

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June 17, 2022 4:55 PM

Shareholders push Travelers insurance company to better address climate change

According to the resolution, the company is not doing enough to address climate change, while also paying out settlements associated with it.

by Paul Huttner

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June 9, 2022 4:35 PM

Recorded atmospheric CO2 hits new record

Atmospheric carbon dioxide is increasing 2 to 4 parts per million every year. That’s compared to a total increase of 80 ppm over 6,000 years when Earth was coming out of the Ice Age.

by Paul Huttner