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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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Reducing the carbon footprint of the cannabis industry

Reducing the carbon footprint of the cannabis industry

Recreational marijuana is now officially legal in Minnesota but this may not be great news for the climate given the intense greenhouse gas emissions of growing the plant indoors. So as the cannabis industry continues to expand, how can it reduce its massive carbon footprint?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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How much is climate change fueling intense heat across the world?

How much is climate change fueling intense heat across the world?

The heat is on for Minnesota this week and heat waves are making news across the world. How can scientists gauge when heat events are normal and when they’re fueled by climate change?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Planting 'climate-smart' trees from the south to save forests up north

Planting 'climate-smart' trees from the south to save forests up north

Climate change is putting stress on the traditional spruce and pines in Minnesota’s northern forests — and there’s real concern about their future. So, researchers are planting trees from the southern parts of our state in hopes of saving our northern forests.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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How to weatherize and super insulate your home to become more energy efficient

How to weatherize and super insulate your home to become more energy efficient

One of the biggest opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions is weatherizing and super insulating existing homes and buildings. And lawmakers this year set aside a big chunk of money to help people do just that. So how can you get started?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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A group of young people are suing the state of Montana for their energy policy

A group of young people are suing the state of Montana for their energy policy

A “constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment”. That’s why 16 young people between ages 5 and 22 are suing the state of Montana seeking a transition to a less carbon-intensive energy policy.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Some homes are becoming 'uninsurable' due to climate-related risks

Some homes are becoming 'uninsurable' due to climate-related risks

Allstate and State Farm are the latest to stop offering homeowner’s insurance in California. Now, homeowners are facing fewer insurance options and skyrocketing costs. What does this mean for the rest of the country and the future of insurance in a world of climate change?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Earth’s oceans are the hottest on record

Earth’s oceans are the hottest on record

Earth’s oceans are the hottest on record. That’s the finding from a recent paper in the journal Advances in Atmospheric Sciences. What effects could this have globally and in Minnesota?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Dams are an often overlooked source of greenhouse gas emissions

Dams are an often overlooked source of greenhouse gas emissions

It turns out dams emit greenhouse gas — a lot of it. Just how much do they emit and why are some rivers better off left to flow naturally? Steven Hawley, author of “Cracked: The Future of Dams in a Hot, Chaotic World,” discusses what a world without dams could bring.
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U of M to oversee multi-state effort to help unlock federal funding for climate projects

U of M to oversee multi-state effort to help unlock federal funding for climate projects

The University of Minnesota has received a $10 million grant to lead a multi-state effort to help rural, tribal and underserved communities apply for and secure federal resources for climate action. The grant will go towards creating technical assistance centers in six states that are scheduled to open this summer.
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