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Last year was by far the warmest year on record globally. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and European datasets all confirm the numbers. That means the 10 warmest years on record globally are the past 10 years.
How do climate scientists explain this unprecedented warming trend?
Jared Rennie is a research scientist with NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information and he discussed what we should take away from the numbers.
From data centers to growth — electricity demand in Minnesota is rising.
That’s led Xcel Energy to request a 13 percent rate increase over the next two years and increase capital spending by $11 billion.
Walker Orenstein, reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune, said the utility has plans to...
Published 11/15/24
While it’s unclear just how snowy this winter will be, NOAA data shows that Minnesota winters have warmed more than five degrees on average since 1970. Warmer winters may cause more freeze-thaw cycles and increased road salt use. State maintenance engineer Jed Falgren spoke to MPR News chief...
Published 10/31/24