Climate

New ‘green bank’ for climate projects set to launch this year
The Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority will distribute funding for green energy and other climate-friendly projects. The first projects from the $45 million pool could be funded early this summer.
How are atmospheric rivers affected by climate change?
California is in the grips of an atmospheric river that's causing flooding all over the state. Climate change might be intensifying storms like it — but scientists are still working out the details.
Winter blues: No snow, thin ice and warm temps are messing with winter recreation
The warmer than usual winter has dampened the spirits of people who ski, ice fish and snow mobile. MPR News Angela Davis talks about how a lack of snow and rising temperatures are affecting winter recreation, businesses and our mood.    
Report pushes for more EPA regulations of carbon capture projects
As more places, including ours, pursue carbon capture projects, what rules and monitoring mechanisms need to be in place to make sure things work as intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
How mapping 'heat islands' can help cities prepare for extreme heat
Oklahoma City and several other cities last year worked with NOAA to map neighborhoods to find out how heat impacts neighborhoods. The data can help cities prepare and adapt to a warmer world.
Minnesota schools testing electric buses find benefits and barriers
A handful of Minnesota school districts are experimenting with electric buses. Early adopters find a lot to like about the clean running, quiet vehicles — but there are key barriers to wider adoption of the technology.
Data confirm trend of warming global temperatures in last ten years
Last year was by far the warmest year on record globally. NOAA, NASA, and European datasets all confirm the numbers. That means the 10 warmest years on record globally are the past 10 years. How do climate scientists explain this unprecedented warming trend?