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MPR News meteorologist Paul Huttner with the latest research on our changing climate.

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Wildfires have become an increasingly dangerous challenge for firefighters. Decades of aggressive fire suppression have allowed dead trees, branches and other vegetation to accumulate, creating more fuel when new fires break out. As the climate warms... more

In Minnesota, red pines reach high into the sky at 150-plus feet. There are even local scavenger hunts looking for a jumbo tree of each species. In South America, the Mapuche people are in awe of the monkey puzzle tree for both its size and life-givi... more

Minnesota has more than 100 closed landfills, but there is an approach to deal with the waste sites that also brings the state closer to energy independence. It involves repurposing these landfills into solar farms. The Anoka-Ramsey landfill has now ... more

Sitting in the driver’s seat of an antique combine east of Moorhead, Sam Stueber can see the past, present and future of Minnesota’s changing environment.

On this day, she’s working in a field of ancient and unspoiled prairie in Clay County, roundin... more

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Recent Guests

Abby O'Neill
Conservationist and volunteer forest restoration leader
Bay Bush Action
Episode: Three Tribes, Three Forests: Protecting the kauri from fire and disease
Snow Tane
General manager of Te Roroa Group
Te Roroa Group
Episode: Three Tribes, Three Forests: Protecting the kauri from fire and disease
Brian Burant
CEO of Conexus Energy
Conexus Energy
Episode: Solar projects on closed landfills offer new use for former Minnesota waste sites
Hans Neve
Program manager with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Episode: Solar projects on closed landfills offer new use for former Minnesota waste sites
Sam Stueber
Combine driver harvesting native prairie seeds
Episode: How a Minnesota wild prairie helps fight climate change
Marissa Ollering
Regional science lead at The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy
Episode: How a Minnesota wild prairie helps fight climate change
Travis Isendorf
Prairie recovery expert with The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy
Episode: How a Minnesota wild prairie helps fight climate change
Brian Schwingle
Forest health program coordinator
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Episode: Climate change is delaying Minnesota’s peak fall colors
Chris Morgan
Explore Minnesota representative discussing the state's tourism industry
Explore Minnesota
Episode: Climate change is delaying Minnesota’s peak fall colors

Hosts

Ben Cathey
MPR News chief meteorologist
Paul Huttner
Climate journalist and meteorologist

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • Great Show!

    Thanks Paul and staff for always bringing interesting and informative topics to our attention. I also appreciate the short timeframe, which fits nicely in today’s busy world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ycjih
    United States9 months ago
  • Climate matters

    Plus: your broadcast, points to the effects of CC locally with great effect. Negative: your broadcast, fails miserably at pointing fingers at the causes of CC. My quote: “fossil fuels are our destruction”! Neutral: people want/need hope. I grew up knowing our world would end in nuclear winter. Now I “believe” our end is a CO2 summer. I was wrong the first time; let’s keep our fingers crossed! I recommend a podcast called “Drilled”. Because!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Musing by Me
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Thanks for the variety of content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cjtannu
    United States3 years ago
  • My Favorite Climate Podcast

    Excellent topics. Impactful, but brief. Always interesting guests who leave an imprint and reinforce what I’m doing to reduce CO2. Thanks for all that you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caran Quinn
    United States4 years ago
  • Climate matters

    Plus: your broadcast, points to the effects of CC locally with great effect.

    Negative: your broadcast, fails miserably at pointing fingers at the causes of CC. My quote: “fossil fuels are our destruction”!

    Neutral: people want/need hope. I grew up knowing our world would end in nuclear winter. Now I “believe” our end is a CO2 summer. I was wrong the first time; let’s keep our fingers crossed! I recommend a podcast called “Drilled”. Because!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Musing by Me
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners praise the brief format and say it fits into a busy day.
Some want more attention to the causes of climate change and more stories centered on Indigenous communities and environmental justice.
Reviews highlight varied, informative topics and strong interviews.
Listeners value reporting that connects climate science to local effects and everyday life.

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Climate change is delaying Minnesota’s peak fall colors
Q: So with climate change, of course, we're seeing fall temperatures increase over time. So it's no surprise that we're seeing colors peak later.
Schwingle says warming fall temperatures are consistent with later peak colors, while research on whether the overall color transition becomes longer or shorter remains mixed.
Climate change is delaying Minnesota’s peak fall colors
Q: There are two main factors that control leaf color change, day length and temperature in the fall, specifically minimum night temperatures in September and October.
Schwingle explains that day length and fall temperatures affect when leaves change, and warmer minimum nighttime temperatures in September and October delay peak color.
Paul Huttner signs off after 13 years of hosting Climate Cast
Q: In your years of doing this, what would you say are the most obvious indicators of climate change?
Two major indicators stand out: warmer winters in Minnesota, now five to six degrees warmer on average since 1970, and a shift in precipitation patterns where warmer, moister air changes the frequency and intensity of rainfall, affecting how often and how hard it rains.
Paul Huttner signs off after 13 years of hosting Climate Cast
Q: What is your first living memory?
I vividly recall the 1965 tornado outbreak; I was four years old, and the sky turned green with hail, followed by my mother rushing us inside as a tornado approached, an experience that sparked a deep curiosity about what caused such events.
How resilience hubs are giving climate aid before, during, and after a crisis
Q: Kent, let's talk about equity. Why is it important to invest in low-income communities and communities of color?
Climate change disproportionately impacts marginalized populations, leading to under-investment and higher exposure to hazards, so equity is essential to ensure resilience resources reach those most at risk.

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What is Climate Cast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Concise, locally grounded reporting connects climate research with its effects on Minnesota communities, landscapes, health and industries. Episodes pair meteorologist Ben Cathey's explanations with interviews and field reporting from scientists, public officials, conservationists, business leaders and residents. Topics range from warming-driven changes to forests, crops and seasonal events to renewable energy, extreme weather and community resilience.

The approach is practical and varied: scientific findings are translated into everyday implications, often through a specific Minnesota place or experience. Guests bring specialist knowledge as well as firsthand perspectives, while occasional historical reporting puts current risks in contex... more

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