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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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January 4, 2018 6:15 PM

The state of the climate in 2018, and its sticky mess

Not only is climate change making for biblical floods and devastating wildfires, it's also wreaking havoc on a Minnesota maple-syrup maker.

by Paul Huttner

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December 28, 2017 2:50 PM

Attacks on scientists, a change of heart and a year of records

The final Climate Cast of 2017 goes over some of this year's biggest stories, including the attacks on climate scientists and record extreme weather events.

by Paul Huttner

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December 21, 2017 4:20 PM

The industry of climate change denial, and a warm Alaskan winter

We're tackling climate change denial this week on Climate Cast. MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talks to three expert researchers who study many facets of the so-called climate change denial industry. Plus, we'll hear on some extra warm temperatures in the northernmost city in the country.

by Paul Huttner

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December 19, 2017 12:00 PM

Switching to a climate-friendly car isn't as costly as you may think

If you choose to own and drive a car, the entry price for used electric and hybrid vehicles is getting lower with each passing year.

by Paul Huttner and Cody Nelson

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December 14, 2017 4:58 PM

The year of the superstorm, a 'net zero' home and how to pick a green car

This week on Climate Cast, MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner discusses 2017's extreme weather events, and we'll hear about what it's like to create a "net zero" home and how to choose a climate-friendly car.

by Paul Huttner

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October 12, 2017 12:00 AM

Climate Cast: The link between climate change and wildfires

As fires ravish wine country in California, meteorologist Paul Huttner broke down what these horrible wildfires have to do with the climate.

by Paul Huttner

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August 31, 2017 3:18 PM

Climate Cast: Harvey's climate change connections

Paul Huttner talks to climate and hurricane expert Bob Henson of Weather Underground about Hurricane Harvey, before being downgraded to a tropical storm.

by Paul Huttner

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August 17, 2017 12:00 AM

Climate Cast: Remembering the Louisiana floods

Last year's floods illustrate the connection between severe weather events and climate change.

by Paul Huttner

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March 16, 2017 3:18 PM

Climate Cast: CO2 is driving climate changes

A recent interview with the head of the EPA has caused an uproar in the science community.

by Paul Huttner

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March 9, 2017 12:00 AM

Climate Cast: Proposed cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Chief meteorologist Paul Huttner explained how these cuts might set us back.

by Paul Huttner

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