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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February 20, 2020 4:40 PM

Your social media could give scientists a more accurate picture of climate change

A recent study found Twitter was a better gauge for minor flooding than tide gauges alone.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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February 13, 2020 10:00 AM

How cities are preparing their water infrastructure for bigger storms

Climate change is fueling a wetter climate. Cities are turning to computer modeling to assess whether their stormwater systems are up to the task.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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February 6, 2020 10:00 AM

MN students were in Puerto Rico learning about energy resilience when a quake knocked the power out

The students got a front-row seat to the kind of scenarios they’ll be planning for as future regional planners and civic leaders. The frequency and intensity of disasters such as storms, fires and flooding are expected to worsen under climate change.

by Megan Burks and Paul Huttner

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January 24, 2020 10:52 AM

Climate Cast: A record-breaking year for ocean temperatures

Why a rapidly warming ocean is alarming to climate scientists – and how it affects even those of us thousands of miles from the coast.

by Paul Huttner and Kelly Gordon

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January 16, 2020 10:00 AM

In a changing climate, the work of botanical artists takes on new meaning

A botanical art exhibit opening at the James J. Hill House in St. Paul captures the Minnesota tree species most vulnerable to climate change.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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January 9, 2020 12:52 PM

St. Paul libraries want to foster a communitywide conversation about climate change

St. Paul Public Libraries has curated a selection of books climate change for all ages and tastes. Library Director Catherine Penkert recommended some of her picks on Climate Cast.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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January 3, 2020 11:37 AM

When it comes to ice melt, 'what happens in Greenland doesn't stay in Greenland'

Faster melt means faster sea level rise, and that puts an extra 400 million people at flood risk by 2100.

by Paul Huttner

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December 26, 2019 8:25 AM

The climate crisis is changing consumer demand — and corporate investments

Oil giant Chevron recently wrote down over $10 billion in “stranded” assets — fossil fuel infrastructure and investments that are losing value as the energy market changes.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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December 19, 2019 10:00 AM

Minnesota among 25 states on track to meet Paris climate goals

The states generate 40 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and collectively make up the world’s sixth largest emitter.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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December 12, 2019 11:32 AM

Minnesotans in the mix at UN climate summit in Madrid

A Minnesota delegate at COP25 explains what world leaders are negotiating at the summit.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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