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Minnesota Public Radio 729 - Solar projects on closed landfills offer new use for former Minnesota waste sites

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

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Published 27 Oct 2026

Duration 04:51

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Solar projects on closed landfills offer new use for former Minnesota waste sites

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27 Oct 2026

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How a Minnesota wild prairie helps fight climate change

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20 Oct 2026

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Climate change is delaying Minnesota’s peak fall colors

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13 Oct 2026

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Climate Cast: Heat and humidity create havoc for local wines

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06 Oct 2026

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Climate change is reshaping marathon season in Minnesota

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29 Sep 2026

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How climate is changing the apples you buy

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22 Sep 2026

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Climate Cast: As ships sit in Strait of Hormuz, invasive species hitch a ride

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14 Sep 2026

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When powerful windstorms become more common, wildlife feel the impact

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10 Aug 2026

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On softball night, Minnesota climate experts feel the heat

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31 Jul 2026

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Learning from deadliest disaster in Minnesota history

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10 Jul 2026

719-

Paul Huttner signs off after 13 years of hosting Climate Cast

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01 May 2026

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How resilience hubs are giving climate aid before, during, and after a crisis

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17 Apr 2026

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How a Minnesota research team finds carbon a home in retired croplands

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03 Apr 2026

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El Niño could affect Minnesota's weather this year

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26 Mar 2026

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How cover crops are creating renewable jet fuel

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20 Mar 2026

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How a Minnesota startup is taking carbon out of the atmosphere

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13 Mar 2026

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What's the carbon 'hoofprint' of the American beef industry?

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06 Mar 2026

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The impact of climate change on Earth's polar regions

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27 Feb 2026

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What does ice on Lake Superior tell us about climate change?

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20 Feb 2026

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What’s new in Minnesota’s revised climate action plan

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13 Feb 2026

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Climate normals downplay just how fast Minnesota is warming

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05 Feb 2026

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What impact does the American prairie have on our climate?

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30 Jan 2026

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How a program trains residents to take action on climate

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22 Jan 2026

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How warmer ocean temperatures cause stronger and wetter storms, even in Minnesota

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16 Jan 2026

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Minnesota researchers drill for million-year-old ice in Antarctica

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09 Jan 2026

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How climate change is driving up the cost of home insurance

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19 Dec 2025

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AI tool may improve flood forecasting for Mississippi and other rivers

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12 Dec 2025

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Climate change is reshaping Minnesota winters

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05 Dec 2025

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For Minnesota, warmer winters do not mean the end of snow

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21 Nov 2025

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Itasca County looks toward a coal-free economy

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14 Nov 2025

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Want healthy trees? Pay attention to microclimates

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06 Nov 2025

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New cookbook offers tips for sustainable seafood

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06 Nov 2025

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Minnesota asks for public input on new climate action plan

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23 Oct 2025

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Report: Corn fertilizer is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions

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16 Oct 2025

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Warmer winters add challenges for migrating birds

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09 Oct 2025

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Smaller Minnesota towns adopting solar power to save money

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03 Oct 2025

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Minnesota’s fall seasons are getting warmer

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25 Sep 2025

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Changes in Atlantic Ocean current may be sign of climate tipping point, scientist says

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19 Sep 2025

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Study predicts collapse of Atlantic Ocean current that warms Europe

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11 Sep 2025

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Study: Shifting jet streams are influencing climate and weather patterns

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05 Sep 2025

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Minnesota’s lukewarm, soggy and smoky summer

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29 Aug 2025

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Lights out for fireflies? Climate change, pesticides and light pollution threaten lightning bug population

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21 Aug 2025

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An exceptionally dry year in Canada fuels Minnesota's smoky summer

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14 Aug 2025

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How people are fighting climate change on multiple fronts, amid climate skepticism

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07 Aug 2025

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As some governments pull away from climate issues, others are working on solutions

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31 Jul 2025

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Toxic blue-green algae thrive as Minnesota lakes grow warmer

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25 Jul 2025

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With eliminated tax credits, solar power heads into uncertain times

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17 Jul 2025

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Business affected by climate change consider a move to the Midwest

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10 Jul 2025

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'Water vapor is a greenhouse gas': The little-known but growing climate concern

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26 Jun 2025

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Expert dispels myth that cities are immune from tornados

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20 Jun 2025

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