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

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For years, Climate Cast has been a place to make sense of a changing planet — explaining the science, the solutions and the people behind the issue.

MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner sat down with Tom Crann during the Minnesota Climate Adapt... more

With climate change exposing communities to more dangerous weather conditions and amplifying diseases, experts say more people need resources to adapt.

The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership is working on creating Climate Resili... more

Burning fossil fuels is one of the primary drivers of climate change, releasing large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, causing changes including increased temperatures and extreme weather events here in the Midwest.

But recent researc... more

Warmer waters building in the tropical Pacific Ocean are suggesting an El Nino event developing late this year. Forecasts predict an event range from a moderate El Nino, to a so-called Super El Nino event, which could have dramatic effects on weather... more

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Recent Guests

Don Shelby
Journalist and public figure
WCCO TV
Episode: Paul Huttner signs off after 13 years of hosting Climate Cast
Pee Poo Lay
Climatology Office employee
Minnesota DNR Climatology Office
Episode: Paul Huttner signs off after 13 years of hosting Climate Cast
Heidi Rupp
Climate scientist, director
University of Minnesota
Episode: Paul Huttner signs off after 13 years of hosting Climate Cast
Dr. Kent Boyd
Climate adaptation, resilience and public health extension educator at the University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Episode: How resilience hubs are giving climate aid before, during, and after a crisis
Eric Seabloom
Professor, University of Minnesota College of Biological Sciences
University of Minnesota
Episode: How a Minnesota research team finds carbon a home in retired croplands
Mitch Hunter
Co-director of the Forever Green Initiative; adjunct assistant professor at the University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Episode: How cover crops are creating renewable jet fuel
Paul Dauenhauer
University of Minnesota Distinguished McKnight University Professor
University of Minnesota / Carba
Episode: How a Minnesota startup is taking carbon out of the atmosphere
Jennifer Schmitt
Senior Research Scientist at the University of Minnesota's Institute on the Environment
University of Minnesota
Episode: What's the carbon 'hoofprint' of the American beef industry?
Will Steger
World-renowned polar explorer
Episode: The impact of climate change on Earth's polar regions

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Paul Huttner
MPR News Chief Meteorologist; climate journalist focused on Minnesota and regional climate impacts.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 117 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 States4 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 States2 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 States6 years ago

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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.
How resilience hubs are giving climate aid before, during, and after a crisis
Q: Where are some of these hubs located and where do you hope to create more?
Currently four hubs are being developed across the Twin Cities in partnership with the University of Minnesota, with growing interest across Minnesota to scale the program to more communities.
How resilience hubs are giving climate aid before, during, and after a crisis
Q: So first off, tell us, what exactly is a climate resilience hub and what does that look like in practice?
A resilience hub is a safe, frequented space or network of spaces designed to meet community needs before, during, and after disasters, serving as refuges during events and transforming into resource distribution points in recovery, with a strong emphasis on education and social cohesion.

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The show centers on climate change science, regional impacts, and practical solutions, with a strong focus on Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. Episodes frequently feature university researchers, journalists, and practitioners discussing topics such as resilience planning, soil carbon and grasslands, renewable fuels, and climate policy, often tying global climate patterns to local effects. Noteworthy are hands-on conversations about resilience hubs, carbon removal tech, and climate action frameworks that connect science to community-level action and energy transitions. The program appears to balance rigorous scientific context with accessible storytelling, aiming to equip listeners with both awareness and actionable ideas while highlighting ... more

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