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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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November 11, 2021 5:03 PM

Indigenous COP26 delegates worry their communities will shoulder burden of carbon markets

Indigenous people from around the world are sharing their knowledge and advocating for their communities at the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow.

by Paul Huttner

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November 4, 2021 5:45 PM

Minnesotans represent the Midwest — the world's sixth-largest emitter — at COP 26

The climate world is focused on Glasgow this week for COP26, and Minnesota is playing a role in pushing the climate conversation forward.

by Paul Huttner

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October 28, 2021 4:14 PM

White House looks to protect U.S. financial systems from climate change risk

The cost of climate-change-enhanced weather disasters is hitting taxpayers and companies directly. Now the White House is taking steps to protect the country’s financial systems from such risks.

by Paul Huttner

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October 21, 2021 4:30 PM

Minnesota, Finland agree to team up on climate change

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed a letter of understanding with Finland, pledging to encourage the state's agencies, universities and businesses to collaborate with Finland on sustainable technology.

by Paul Huttner

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October 14, 2021 4:00 PM

New carbon capture facility offers hope, sticker shock

The world’s largest carbon capture facility takes a year to sequester 3-seconds worth of carbon emissions.

by Paul Huttner

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October 7, 2021 5:04 PM

Climate Cast: University of Minnesota researchers tap AI to improve climate models

The effort is part of a federal investment in climate modeling to help communities better prepare for the effects of climate change.

by Paul Huttner

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September 30, 2021 3:26 PM

University of Minnesota leads first-ever Weddell seal count

The health of the seal population can tell scientists how climate change is affecting ice and fish in Antarctica.

by Paul Huttner

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September 23, 2021 2:16 PM

The evolution of 'greenwashing'

It’s Climate Week in New York City. The good news? Dozens of companies are announcing new climate goals. But do their good intentions actually translate into lower carbon emissions?

by Paul Huttner

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September 16, 2021 3:00 PM

Watershed managers keep your basement from flooding — extreme weather swings are making it harder

Changing rainfall patterns and more extreme weather swings have made water managers’ jobs difficult. They moderate lake and creek levels to prevent flooding and pollution.

by Paul Huttner

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September 9, 2021 4:10 PM

What's stopping weed growers from going greener?

The legal cannabis industry is booming. So are greenhouse gas emissions from growers.

by Paul Huttner

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