Climate

August 27, 2020 4:56 PM

Minnesota's boreal forest is a climate change hot spot

Northern Minnesota is among the fastest warming areas on the planet, and that’s beginning to change the makeup of forests there.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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August 25, 2020 7:19 AM

University of Minnesota welcomes new climate scientist

Professor Heidi Roop will be developing a program with the University Extension to communicate critical climate information to the public. That includes how to prepare for the changes to come, and how to adapt to shifts we're already seeing today.

by Cathy Wurzer

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August 24, 2020 8:48 AM

Marco fizzles as it nears Gulf Coast; Laura still to become hurricane

The storms had been seen as a rare chance for two hurricanes to occupy the Gulf of Mexico at the same time. That won't happen — but they'll both hit Louisiana's coast.

by Bill Chappell

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August 20, 2020 4:17 PM

Can the Midwest expect more derechos as the climate changes?

Climate change is expected to increase the number of hot, humid days in the Midwest. But will the heat and humidity, which are key components of derechos, translate into more of the destructive windstorms?

by Paul Huttner

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August 20, 2020 12:15 PM

Another Line 3 appeal: Four things to know

In the latest twist to the saga of the Line 3 oil replacement project, the Walz administration is challenging the proposed pipeline in court. Here are four things to know about this step in the yearslong process.

by Dan Kraker

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August 20, 2020 10:06 AM

Coming soon to an iron mine near you: Electric vehicles?

Duluth-based Minnesota Power is pitching a pilot project to electrify some of the huge haul trucks used at northern Minnesota's iron ore mines.

by Dan Kraker

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August 17, 2020 12:04 PM

130 degrees: Death Valley sees what could be record heat

Any visitors to the national park are getting blunt advice: "Travel prepared to survive." It's part of a heat wave that is forcing rolling blackouts in the West.

by Bill Chappell and Nathan Rott

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August 13, 2020 4:00 PM

A changing of the guard among Minnesota's climate leaders

Scientist Heidi Roop is replacing Mark Seeley at the University of Minnesota Department of Soil, Water, and Climate.

by Paul Huttner

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August 13, 2020 1:00 AM

Climate change, the environmental movement and racism

Air pollution, severe weather and the economic upheaval brought on by climate change has a serious impact on people of color and their communities, yet their voices are often left out of policy responses and market solutions. Can there be a green movement that is inclusive and actively anti-racist?

by MPR News Staff