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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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It's been a smoky week — what's the forecast ahead for air quality and wildfires?

It's been a smoky week — what's the forecast ahead for air quality and wildfires?

An early start to wildfire season in Canada is pumping thick smoke plumes over Minnesota this week. So, what’s the outlook for our skies and air quality this summer? And what do we know about climate change and the frequency of wildfire smoke events in Minnesota?
by Paul Huttner

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A U of M initiative looks to create climate-informed health care professionals

A U of M initiative looks to create climate-informed health care professionals

A cadre of new nurses will be graduating in just some days from the University of Minnesota. And they’ll be trained to not only care for our human health but also the planet’s health.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Clean energy will require more power lines, but who should get to build them?

Clean energy will require more power lines, but who should get to build them?

With more and more clean energy being produced, the need is growing for transmission lines to deliver all that energy to people. And the debate about who will get to build these lines is heating up with billions of dollars on the line.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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The city of Minneapolis seeks input on new climate equity plan

The city of Minneapolis seeks input on new climate equity plan

With global calls for immediate climate action rising, what role can cities play in fighting climate change? The city of Minneapolis has been leading the way in answering this question as it looks to create a new climate action plan.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Minnesota's solar garden program ranks second in the nation, but some say it could do more

Minnesota's solar garden program ranks second in the nation, but some say it could do more

Minnesota’s community solar garden program generated 62 percent of the state’s solar power in 2021. And it’s the second largest such program in the nation. But below the surface, consumer advocates say there’s a gap that needs to be addressed.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Latest UN climate report calls for urgent action. Where does Minnesota fit in?

Latest UN climate report calls for urgent action. Where does Minnesota fit in?

The latest United Nations climate report urges that the window of opportunity to prevent catastrophic climate change still exists — but is closing fast. What role do states, including Minnesota, play in keeping that window open?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Climate change could shift maple syrup season

Climate change could shift maple syrup season

Spring has officially begun, which means maple syrup season is in full swing. But a sugarmaker at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum says the beginning and end of the season has fluctuated quite a bit as the climate changes.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Building with climate change in mind will be crucial in the future

Building with climate change in mind will be crucial in the future

The buildings around us were built for yesterday’s weather and climate. But what about the buildings of tomorrow? A new report reveals a large a gap between current building standards and those we’ll need for the climate of the future.
by Paul Huttner

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Northern forests struggle to adapt to climate change

Northern forests struggle to adapt to climate change

Warmer temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns are causing a decline in the growth and survival rates of our trees, particularly among spruce and fir. And with life spans in the decades, the swift changes are creating trouble.
by Paul Huttner

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