Climate

September 11, 2019 10:00 AM

Climate curious: We answer your questions about climate change

We’ve been collecting your questions about climate change. Now we’ll give you the answers.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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September 9, 2019 12:00 AM

National Science Foundation documentary: Listening to the Arctic

The Arctic is warming faster than nearly everywhere else on Earth, bringing with it new opportunities and unprecedented risks. This documentary takes you to the people and places where scientific research is being done to understand the Arctic and climate change and its impact on the rest of the world.

by MPR News Staff

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September 5, 2019 3:44 PM

Hurricane Dorian's wrath is linked to climate change

Hurricane Dorian parked itself over the Bahamas for multiple days, causing massive flooding and wind damage. It turns out atmospheric conditions linked to climate change are causing more and more hurricanes to move slowly.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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September 3, 2019 6:27 PM

Democrats release climate plans ahead of town hall spotlight

Democratic presidential candidates are releasing their plans to address climate change ahead of a series of town halls on the issue as the party's base increasingly demands aggressive action.

by The Associated Press

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September 2, 2019 12:00 AM

Climate Cast at State Fair: The impact of climate change on outdoor recreation

MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner hosted an hourlong Climate Cast program at the Minnesota State Fair about the impact of climate change on outdoor recreation.

by MPR News Staff

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August 30, 2019 9:26 AM

A State Fair tradition: The Minnesota weather quiz

For the 23rd year in a row, Mark Seeley will be quizzing folks on weather headlines of the past year. Have you been paying attention? Take the quiz yourself here.

by Tom Crann and Sara Porter

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August 29, 2019 1:32 PM

Carbon offsets 101: How they work and how to get the biggest bang for your buck

You can pay to offset your carbon emissions. But how do carbon offsets work? And how do you know they’re offsetting your carbon emissions?

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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August 28, 2019 5:01 PM

Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg arrives in New York after sailing the Atlantic

The 16-year-old Swedish activist chose sailing over flying to attend a United Nations climate summit. She's inspired young people around the world to protest for more climate action.

by Jeff Brady

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August 25, 2019 10:21 AM

'Painting' the ghost forests of the Mid-Atlantic Coast

A photographer uses watercolors sensitized to light to make ethereal images of dying trees on the Chesapeake and Delaware bays. As sea levels rise, these haunting sights will only continue to grow.

by Claire Harbage

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August 23, 2019 4:50 AM

Macron urges G7 members to put Amazon fires at top of agenda

In a tweet, the French president called the 2,500 active fires in the Amazon an "international crisis" and urged fellow G7 members to "discuss this emergency first order" at their upcoming summit.

by Scott Neuman

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