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 19, 2018 2:52 PM

How climate change is causing heavy snowfall

Yes, there is a connection between heavier snowfall, like our recent April blizzard, and climate change. We explain it this week on Climate Cast.

by Paul Huttner

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April 12, 2018 3:36 PM

A new climate solution, with Republican support

This week, we discuss a carbon dividends, eco-realty, the "carbon bubble" and carbon-hungry plants.

by Paul Huttner

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April 11, 2018 10:31 AM

Want to see Climate Cast live? Here's your chance

MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner is hosting a night of discussion on the state of our planet.

by Paul Huttner

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April 5, 2018 5:08 PM

'It's like a war zone here': Everything bad about climate change hits Calif. town

First, drought. Then fires. Next, heavy downpours. Then came the mudslides. Is Montecito, California, the new poster child for climate change?

by Paul Huttner

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April 1, 2018 12:00 AM

Earth Rx: Climate solutions for a changing planet

In this Climate Cast special, MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner discusses the latest in climate science and how our energy use, driving habits and diet affect the climate. Plus, we hear from citizens who are making a difference for our planet.

by Paul Huttner and Jayne Solinger

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March 29, 2018 4:40 PM

How warmer winters are making us sick

As the climate gets warmer and wetter, it's bringing ticks -- and the diseases they carry -- farther north.

by Paul Huttner

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March 22, 2018 4:36 PM

Will flooding become a weekly event on the coasts?

Grim new predictions suggest that flooding could become a weekly event in parts of the United States. That's where we start this week's Climate Cast.

by Paul Huttner

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March 15, 2018 3:20 PM

Beer, but to get your attention on climate change

Plus, an unprecedented action in a California climate lawsuit and a climate solution in the heart of a city.

by Paul Huttner

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March 8, 2018 2:28 PM

Climate destruction, as seen in the bayou and Montana

Plus, how shortening winters may affect lakes in Minnesota

by Paul Huttner

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March 5, 2018 4:00 AM

Shorter winter may impact Minn. fisheries, bring more toxic algae

Decreasing ice seasons could mean major changes for Minnesotans' prized lakes by impacting fishing and increasing the prevalence of toxic algae blooms.

by Cody Nelson

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