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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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April 11, 2019 2:05 PM

Federal judge says no to oil, gas emissions in Wyoming

A federal judge in Wyoming has denied oil and gas leases in Wyoming because they failed to adequately consider impacts from climate change.

by Paul Huttner

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April 10, 2019 9:59 AM

Downtown St. Paul utility cutting off coal

District Energy stopped burning coal as part of its power generation portfolio on March 31, making the St. Paul utility the latest to leave coal behind on the road to reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

by Paul Huttner

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April 10, 2019 12:00 AM

April snow, in climatological context

In this hour-long edition of Climate Cast, we talk snow, business, and Minnesota's lakes and rivers.

by Paul Huttner

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April 4, 2019 5:57 PM

Corporate risk, opportunity from climate change

A new report details climate change risks and opportunities major companies see impacting their bottom line.

by Paul Huttner

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April 3, 2019 3:54 PM

Study: Great Lakes hit hardest by climate change in U.S.

The warming climate has already affected your favorite Great Lake.

by Paul Huttner

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March 28, 2019 3:00 PM

Expert: White House shouldn't ignore security threats from climate

A group of former military and national security officials recently wrote a letter to President Trump objecting to the idea of a White House panel to dispute and undermine military and intelligence judgments on the threats posed by climate change.

by Paul Huttner

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March 27, 2019 2:00 PM

How to make Minnesota's buildings more climate-friendly

Architecture that's informed by climate is expanding, and some members of Minnesota's American Institute of Architects chapter have testified to lawmakers this legislative session about how design can help lower buildings' impact on climate change.

by Paul Huttner

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March 21, 2019 5:12 PM

What do you do with a dead solar panel?

As solar power becomes more common, so does its waste, making solar recycling crucial.

by Paul Huttner

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March 20, 2019 5:00 AM

5 key points from a new report on Minnesota electricity

A new analysis from BloombergNEF shows the state is rapidly changing how it produces electricity.

by Paul Huttner

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March 14, 2019 12:36 PM

How Etsy is offsetting carbon from its shipping

The online retailer says it's the first company of its kind to pay for carbon offsets for all its shipping.

by Paul Huttner

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