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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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December 27, 2018 3:45 PM

'Science House' a case study in progress of efficient living

Science Museum of Minnesota's "Science House" generates more energy than it consumes. The Climate Cast team recently took a tour to find out how.

by Paul Huttner and Cody Nelson

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December 26, 2018 3:04 PM

Is there enough investment in clean energy?

Right now, one industry insider says no. Mindy Lubber, CEO and president of sustainability at Ceres, explains the state of climate-friendly investment.

by Paul Huttner

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December 20, 2018 3:51 PM

The $24 trillion case for a strong, global carbon tax

"In recent years you've seen sometimes hundreds of billions of dollars in damages that can be attributed to climate change," said Bob Litterman, chair of the Risk Committee and a founding partner of Kepos Capital.

by Paul Huttner and Cody Nelson

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December 19, 2018 2:27 PM

How Xcel could bring carbon-free power to Minnesota

The utility will need a "complex mix" of energy technology to achieve its goal of carbon-free electric by 2050, one expert says.

by Paul Huttner and Cody Nelson

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December 13, 2018 3:17 PM

Greenhouse gas emissions are rising, again

Use of energy from fossil-fuel sources is growing faster than renewable or low-carbon energy sources.

by Paul Huttner

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December 12, 2018 1:55 PM

Minnesota undermines White House at UN climate talks

J. Drake Hamilton, science policy director for Minnesota-based Fresh Energy, tells MPR News about the state's presence at international climate change talks in Poland.

by Paul Huttner

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December 6, 2018 3:23 PM

What do the big General Motors plant closures mean for electric cars?

General Motors plant closures could cost 15,000 workers their jobs.

by Paul Huttner

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December 5, 2018 11:00 AM

Study: Cover crops, trees key to fighting climate change

A new study finds that changes in land use across the country could help mitigate climate change in a bigger way than previously known, without affecting land humans need.

by Cody Nelson

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November 28, 2018 12:45 PM

The economics of the new climate report

We're already paying for the impacts of climate change, the new National Climate Assessment says. And those costs will likely go way up in the future.

by Paul Huttner

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November 21, 2018 4:00 AM

How to talk climate change with skeptical relatives during the holidays

Don't let bad science get in the way of a productive chat on climate change this Thanksgiving. We're here to help.

by Paul Huttner and Cody Nelson

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