Play2min 46secClimate change turns an idyllic California community into a 'perilous paradise' February 10, 2024 5:00 AMBy Caleigh Wells People say they move to Los Angeles for the weather. As climate change makes extreme weather events like wildfire and flooding more common, some people wonder if they should stay or go.
Wintering monarch butterfly population hit hard by droughtFebruary 9, 2024 4:00 AMBy Dan GundersonThe overwintering population of monarch butterflies in Mexico is at the lowest point in a decade, according to the results of an annual population survey. The butterflies overwinter in Mexico before migrating north, arriving in Minnesota by May.
Play4min 19secNew ‘green bank’ for climate projects set to launch this yearFebruary 8, 2024 4:30 PMBy Paul Huttner and Ngoc BuiThe 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.
Play3min 43secHow are atmospheric rivers affected by climate change?February 6, 2024 4:00 AMBy Alejandra Borunda 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.
Play11min 51secClimate change burdens roads and water systems. How can Minnesota communities adapt?February 5, 2024 2:47 PMBy Nina Moini and Alanna ElderThere’s more money on the table to help build up against the impacts of extreme weather, but obstacles remain.
Play46min 39secWinter blues: No snow, thin ice and warm temps are messing with winter recreationFebruary 5, 2024 10:59 AMBy Angela Davis and Maja BeckstromThe 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.
Xcel Energy proposes to keep operating nuclear plants until early 2050sFebruary 1, 2024 6:20 PMBy Kirsti MarohnThe utility’s latest resource plan also calls for adding solar and wind energy, battery storage and building two new natural gas plants for times of peak electricity demand.
Play4min 46secReport pushes for more EPA regulations of carbon capture projectsFebruary 1, 2024 5:11 PMBy Paul Huttner and Ngoc BuiAs 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?
Play4min 05secHow mapping 'heat islands' can help cities prepare for extreme heatFebruary 1, 2024 5:29 AMBy Britny Cordera 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.
Biden's new climate envoy is John Podesta. He has a big domestic climate job tooJanuary 31, 2024 5:15 PMBy Tamara Keith Longtime Democratic aide John Podesta will take over international climate talks from former Secretary of State John Kerry. He also oversees Biden's big domestic climate incentives.