Climate

U.N. climate summit sets stage for new national emissions promises
Humanity is not on track to avoid the most catastrophic impacts of climate change. Delegations from nearly 200 countries are meeting to discuss promises they made to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
'Deficit of trust': At U.N., leaders of a warming world gather
The planet is getting hotter, and tackling that climate peril will grab the spotlight as world leaders gather for their annual meeting at the United Nations this week facing an undeniable backdrop: rising tensions from the Persian Gulf to Afghanistan and increasing nationalism, inequality and intolerance.
Photos: Students strike for climate change action
Thousands of young protesters left school Friday to join the global climate strike in more than a dozen Minnesota cities — from Bemidji to Rochester. The protesters are demanding immediate action on climate change and major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Mass 'climate strike' protests held around the world ahead of U.N. summit
Rallies calling for net zero carbon emissions saw hundreds of thousands turn out in Australia, with similar demonstrations planned for the U.S., U.K., France, Germany and dozens of other countries.
Minnesota students striking for climate change share hopes, fears for future
Walkouts and protests are taking place in cities across the state as part of a global youth movement to urge climate action. We asked students from throughout the region why they’re participating.
New power generation: Rural co-op makes bet on wind, solar hybrid
A Minnesota company wants to build small renewable electric generating plants across the state, expanding local power generation. The first such hybrid wind-and-solar site is on line in western Minnesota. It’s saving the local power distribution cooperative money, but there are barriers to expanding the concept across the state.
Climate One: The art of the green deal
Climate One series host Greg Dalton interviews two members of Congress about their proposals to address climate change — one Republican and one Democrat.
What a botched climate bill can teach us about passing reform today
In 2009, Congress was on the verge of passing its first comprehensive bill to tackle climate change. Then it fizzled out. A post-mortem on that bill could offer a path forward.
Greta Thunberg to U.S.: 'You have a moral responsibility' on climate change
The young Swedish activist led a protest at the White House on Friday. But she wasn't looking to go inside: "I don't want to meet with people who don't accept the science," she says.