Climate

January 20, 2022 3:52 PM

Extreme weather cost $280 billion globally in 2021

Large insurers are calling for urgent action on climate change after another year of costly catastrophic losses because of extreme weather.

by Paul Huttner

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January 20, 2022 1:16 PM

Cities across Minnesota declare climate emergencies, demand action

From Moorhead to St. Louis Park, cities around the state are working with the Minnesota Cities Climate Caucus to draw local attention to the climate crisis, calling on state and federal governments for legislative and financial support.

by Dan Kraker

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January 18, 2022 1:03 AM

The U.S. is divided over whether nuclear power is part of the green energy future

Nuclear power is emerging as an answer as states transition away from coal, oil and natural gas to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and stave off climate change.

by The Associated Press

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January 13, 2022 6:00 PM

How a weather forecast can cut emissions and save companies money

Aviation and shipping companies are among the fastest growing emitters in the transportation sector. Even small tweaks to their routes can cut emissions and save money.

by Paul Huttner

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January 11, 2022 11:30 AM

Extreme weather in the U.S. cost 688 lives and $145 billion last year, NOAA says

In an on overview published ahead of its full report, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said that 2021 ranked the third costliest on record for such events.

by Scott Neuman

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January 11, 2022 4:54 AM

Cyber risks add to climate threat, World Economic Forum warns

Survey of 1,000 experts and leaders finds cybersecurity and space add to the existing challenges of climate change and the coronavirus pandemic.

by The Associated Press

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January 10, 2022 11:34 AM

U.S. greenhouse gas emissions jumped in 2021, a threat to climate goals

The spike was attributed to a slew of causes, including behavior changes after COVID-19 vaccines became widely available, but environmental advocates say it's worrisome.

by Jeff Brady and Joe Hernandez

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January 9, 2022 6:48 AM

Apostle Islands ice caves access not looking promising this winter

While there still are weeks of winter ahead, officials at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in northern Wisconsin say it's not looking promising for access to the park's famed Lake Superior ice caves.

by Andrew Krueger

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January 6, 2022 4:00 PM

The Biden administration is all in on EVs, but what about public transit?

Last year’s infrastructure bill includes a significant investment in electric vehicle charging stations — along with new roads and highway expansions. Public transit gets a much smaller piece of the pie.

by Paul Huttner

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January 2, 2022 2:25 PM

Two people remain missing after Colorado wildfire

Search teams looked for two missing people on Sunday in the snow-covered but still smoldering debris from a massive Colorado wildfire, while people who barely escaped the flames sorted through what was left after the blaze and investigators tried to determine its cause.

by The Associated Press

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