Climate

Cold comfort: Subzero weather great for Minnesota's lakes
The frigid temperatures this week are keeping Minnesotans indoors, but there's a bright spot. Experts say bitterly cold weather actually can have positive impacts on lakes from curbing the growth of harmful algae to reducing water loss.
From disease to habitat loss, researchers lay out Minnesota's bleak climate realities
Minnesota lawmakers considering new legislation for reducing greenhouse gas emissions got their second crash course Thursday. This time, it was on all the ways climate change is already harming the state.
Boosted by a Walz, teens press new governor on climate change
Dozens of teenagers packed the governor's office on the third day of the new administration, asking for 100-percent renewable energy, no new pipelines and greenhouse gas emissions regulations.
Transportation, agriculture edge out electricity as Minnesota's largest emissions sources
Minnesota still is not meeting goals set in 2007 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from all sources, including electricity, transportation, agriculture and industry.
New environment commissioners talk climate change, water quality
Gov.-elect Tim Walz has tapped two women -- a former suburban mayor and a former Best Buy executive -- to oversee the two largest state agencies charged with looking out for Minnesota's environment and natural resources.