Climate

May 4, 2022 1:55 PM

Report finds a quarter of Minnesota community plans don’t address climate caused extreme weather

A new MPCA report found 87 percent of survey respondents experience impact of severe weather.

by Hannah Yang

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May 2, 2022 4:00 AM

Vacuuming carbon from the air could stop climate change. Not everyone likes the idea

With the climate warming rapidly, scientists are finding that cutting fossil fuels may not be enough. Carbon dioxide emissions may need to be vacuumed right out of the air.

by Lauren Sommer

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April 29, 2022 5:23 PM

A new tool lets metro residents track region's tree canopy

Growing Shade helps city leaders, nonprofits, and residents target efforts to plant trees to the areas that need them most.

by Paul Huttner

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April 27, 2022 9:33 AM

In Focus: Environmental justice and Minnesota’s climate future

MPR News host Twila Dang hosted this virtual discussion exploring some of the meaningful and culturally specific ways environmental justice is being addressed in our state.

by Twila Dang

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April 24, 2022 4:00 AM

‘The fact is we’re behind’: Minn. climate plan calls for swift, strong action

The Climate Action Framework lays out expansive goals and actions in a broad range of areas, from transportation to clean energy to agriculture.

by Kirsti Marohn

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April 22, 2022 5:05 PM

For Earth Day, University of Minnesota Morris professor collects 'Prayers for a Feverish Planet'

University of Minnesota Morris professor Ann DuHamel put out a call for compositions inspired by climate change. She received more than 170 pieces from musicians in 35 countries and will perform some of them this weekend.

by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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April 22, 2022 4:00 PM

Climate change drives longer, more intense pollen seasons

Growing seasons are getting longer and plants are emitting more pollen as temperatures and carbon dioxide increase.

by Paul Huttner

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April 22, 2022 3:25 PM

For Earth Day, preventing food waste in the kitchen

Mary Schroeder, health and nutrition extension educator at the University of Minnesota, talks about how small steps in the kitchen can reduce food waste and protect the environment.

by Tom Crann and Sarah Gelbard

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April 21, 2022 1:52 PM

New book by Paul Douglas breaks down climate science for children

The new book “A Kid’s Guide to Saving the Planet” was written by long time Twin Cities meteorologist, broadcaster and entrepreneur Paul Douglas. He talks with Cathy Wurzer about writing a book to help young people understand climate change so they can get active on the issue.

by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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April 15, 2022 4:05 AM

Green infrastructure helps cities with climate change. So why isn't there more of it?

The U.S. is making the largest investment in history in the country's water system. In the rush to spend, some worry green projects will be overlooked.

by Lauren Sommer

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