Climate Cast ®

MPR meteorologist Paul Huttner discusses the latest research on our changing climate and the consequences we’re seeing here in Minnesota and worldwide. Hear Climate Cast each Thursday on MPR’s All Things Considered.

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April 7, 2022 4:12 PM

2021 was a boom year for batteries, but more storage is needed to fuel the energy transition

Battery storage capacity in the United States more than doubled last year. But supply chain issues and access to raw materials could slow that growth this year.

by Paul Huttner

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March 31, 2022 12:47 PM

Reducing methane emissions could play a significant role in saving Arctic sea ice

By the 2030s, research suggests the Arctic could see its first summer with no sea ice at all. But quick action on methane could help.

by Paul Huttner

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March 24, 2022 4:32 PM

Antarctica reaches temps scientists 'wouldn't have thought possible'

Climate scientists were stunned last week when temperatures in Antarctica spiked 50 to 90 degrees higher than average for March.

by Paul Huttner

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March 17, 2022 5:16 PM

Minnesota could see 55 fewer days with snow on the ground by 2100

A new study says Minnesota winters and summers will be significantly warmer by the turn of the century.

by Paul Huttner

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March 10, 2022 3:16 PM

War in Ukraine complicates war on climate change

Global leaders are calling for increased oil production outside of Russia at a time when scientists say the time to act on climate change is now.

by Paul Huttner

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March 3, 2022 5:00 PM

Adapt or move: Climate change is already driving global migration

A lead author of the latest United Nations’ climate report says climate migration is already happening in many places.

by Paul Huttner

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February 24, 2022 1:30 PM

Climate change and your cup of joe

Coffee is a very finicky crop, needing just the right “Goldilocks” climate and altitude to produce rich, quality brews. So naturally, climate change is taking a toll.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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February 17, 2022 4:36 PM

The extreme cold that defines Minnesota winters is getting less extreme

The shift in cold weather trends has affected everything from when you can begin ice fishing each year, to what you can plant in your yard, to the management of invasive pests.

by Paul Huttner and Mark Seeley

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February 10, 2022 5:30 PM

Climate change brings danger to Mexico's butterfly sanctuaries

More frequent severe storms and subtle temperature shifts are threatening Monarchs in Mexico’s butterfly sanctuaries.

by Paul Huttner and Sven Sundgaard

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February 3, 2022 6:00 PM

Evangelical climate scientist says 'taking the Bible seriously' means taking climate action

Nature Conservancy Chief Scientist Katharine Hayhoe visited Minnesota this week to help recognize the state’s climate action leaders.

by Paul Huttner

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