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Climate Cast ®
Paul Huttner and Matt Alvarez

Midwest transportation systems feel the brunt of climate change

High water encroaches on a park and bridge
The Mississippi River, in major flood stage, encroaches on a park and bridge near Lower Grey Cloud Island in Cottage Grove on June 27.
City of Cottage Grove

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Flash floods and extreme temperatures — both heat and cold — are having a negative impact on infrastructure across the Midwest. 

These extreme weather swings take a toll on roads, bridges and railroads, leading to headaches for travel and daily commutes.

Kiley Price wrote about the threat for Inside Climate News and joined MPR News meteorologist Paul Huttner to explain what’s being done to address the aging infrastructure in the Midwest.

To hear the full conversation, click play on the audio player above or subscribe to the Climate Cast podcast.