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The world invested almost $280 billion last year on renewable energy projects. A 

 says the Midwest can generate 100 percent carbon-free energy by 2050, with today's technology. And a survey has nailed down the best language to use when talking about climate change.

During this hour-long Climate Cast special, MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner will speak with professionals about all of this and more:

The business case for "climate capitalism"

Companies and banks are spending billions on climate sustainable business solutions. Who is making money in this new economy? How are construction firms and manufacturers benefitting from new infrastructure projects? Who exactly is profiting from climate solutions? 

, executive director of Clean Energy Economy Minnesota, and 

, founder and president of Renewable Energy Partners, attempted to answer these questions and discuss how we can benefit from "climate capitalism."

When we talk about climate change, what words should we use to get our points across? Suzanne Shelton's 2017 survey focused on 

sustainability in terms that all Americans can agree on

Minnesota's potential to meet carbon/climate goals

Is Minnesota on track to reach emissions goals? And who is responsible for getting the state there? 

Ellen Anderson of the U of M Energy Transition Lab

 talked about the direction the state is heading, and how fast it's getting there.

'Climate Signals' The warmest ocean temperature ever recorded

 was recorded in California this week. Scripps researcher 

 talked about how this happens and what this means for the coast and the world.

Paul Huttner

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During this hour-long Climate Cast special, MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner will talk to experts about "climate capitalism," the best words to use when talking climate and where Minnesota is at when it comes to emissions goals.

Climate Cast Special: Capitalism, communication and carbon-free energy

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