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 4, 2013 12:00 AM

Climate change means a big financial hit for some industries

On Thursday's Climate Cast, Kerri Miller and MPR News' Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner spoke about the economic impact of climate change.

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March 27, 2013 3:00 PM

How a persistent winter could have its roots in global warming

Melting sea ice in the Arctic creates a ripple effect that can be felt in the lower latitudes.

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March 20, 2013 3:00 PM

Severe hurricanes may become more common along the East Coast

Climate change may bring bigger hurricanes more often on the Eastern Seaboard. The effect on tornadoes remains unclear.

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March 13, 2013 3:00 PM

A warming period millions of years ago offers possible clues to our future

Paul Huttner and Kerri Miller discuss research into a prehistoric warming period that could hold clues to what awaits us.

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March 6, 2013 12:00 AM

Spring could arrive five weeks earlier by 2100

This week on the Climate Cast, we discussed a new study that indicates spring might arrive five weeks earlier by the year 2100. What would that mean for Minnesota?

by Paul Huttner

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February 27, 2013 3:00 PM

Why is Minnesota warming so fast?

On this week's Climate Cast, we'll discuss why Minnesota is number one a list of the fastest warming states since 1970.

by Paul Huttner

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February 20, 2013 3:00 PM

Will there be less snow, more blizzards in our future?

This week on Climate Cast, MPR News Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner joins The Daily Circuit to discuss new research about the future of snow and blizzard conditions.

by Paul Huttner

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