Climate

March 9, 2015 4:00 AM

In warmer climate, a bid to preserve trees threatened by emerald ash borer

Given that the emerald ash borer is only kept at bay at temperatures of 30 below, experts are seeking ways to save Minnesota's northern forest as the climate changes.

by Dan Kraker

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March 7, 2015 11:04 AM

St. Paul mayor calls for cities to play larger role in climate change talks

Leaders from St. Paul and other cities around the country gathered in Washington, D.C. to discuss the role cities should play in global climate change efforts.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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February 18, 2015 9:45 AM

Is 'green' investing actually environmentally friendly?

Does "green" investing really do anything for the climate? Is it more than a vote for values we agree with?

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February 7, 2015 12:55 PM

Special report: Climate Change in Minnesota

An in-depth look at the impact climate change has on how Minnesotans live, work and play.

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February 6, 2015 11:45 AM

Will Steger: Climate change now visible in Minnesota

Steger turned 70 last year and said he hopes to see measurable change in his lifetime.

by Will Steger, Tom Weber and Emily Kaiser

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February 6, 2015 9:24 AM

What climate change looks like in backyards across Minnesota

Minnesotans share what types of climate-related changes they are seeing in their backyards.

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February 6, 2015 4:00 AM

Minnesota's efforts to fight climate change lose steam

Eight years ago, Minnesota leaders were out front in calling for more renewable energy and trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Lately, that push has faltered.

by Elizabeth Dunbar and Dan Kraker

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February 5, 2015 9:06 AM

How climate change affects health in Minnesota

On a special edition of Climate Cast this week, Kerri Miller and Paul Huttner discuss the connection between climate change and our health.

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February 5, 2015 2:00 AM

More carbon, more misery for allergy sufferers

Allergy sufferers feel the effects of climate change, getting a double whammy from the mechanism that's making Minnesota warmer and wetter.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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February 4, 2015 7:00 PM

As climate changes, cities grapple with big rains

Bigger storms are making culverts and other infrastructure inadequate, as Duluth learned in June 2012. Now, cities are taking steps to deal with more rain.

by Dan Kraker

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