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March 19, 2020 11:56 AM

Climate change experts find hope in global action to contain coronavirus

The economic slowdown has temporarily slashed greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say the pandemic’s real silver lining is in how the world is responding.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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March 12, 2020 1:45 AM

Coming soon to a store near you: carbon labels

We're all familiar with food labels that detail calories, carbohydrates and fat content. Now there's a push to add labels that detail a product’s carbon footprint.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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March 11, 2020 5:52 AM

UN: Last year was second-warmest and decade was hottest ever

The U.N. weather agency says last year was the second warmest on record and the past decade was the hottest in human history. And it says January was the warmest January since 1850.

by The Associated Press

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March 11, 2020 1:00 AM

Tatiana Schlossberg on the environmental impact you don't know you have

New York Times reporter Tatiana Schlossberg speaks with Climate One host Greg Dalton about her book, “Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don’t Know You Have.”

by MPR News Staff

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March 9, 2020 1:00 AM

Juan Manuel Santos: Reconciliation, empathy key to peace-building

The 2016 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former president of Colombia gave the 2020 Eugene McCarthy Lecture at St. John’s University and the College of St. Benedict.

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March 5, 2020 1:00 PM

Cities are trying to limit gas hookups in new buildings — chefs are 'horrified'

As the grid gets greener, some cities are trying to get you to break up with your methane-emitting gas stove.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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February 28, 2020 5:07 PM

Summit shows you don't have to be lobbyist — or adult — to lobby your state representative

The event gave students pointers on how to advocate for change and a chance to put them to work in meetings with Minnesota state lawmakers.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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February 27, 2020 1:07 PM

Citing climate commitments, UK court blocks new runway at Heathrow Airport

The Court of Appeal said the major international hub's plans for an additional runway failed to consider the government's pledges on carbon emissions. It's a big win for climate activists.

by Colin Dwyer

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February 26, 2020 4:00 AM

From allergies to declining business, warming winters affect everyday life

For many parts of the United States this winter has been one of the warmest on record. People around the country are feeling the effects of it.

by Brooklyn Riepma

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February 21, 2020 4:06 PM

'Antarctica melts,' NASA says, showing effects of a record warm spell

Taken just nine days apart, two images illustrate the impact a recent warm period had on the Antarctic Peninsula. NASA says such warmth "has become more common in recent years."

by Bill Chappell

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