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Earth’s oceans have been reaching record-warm temperatures. Every day for the last 12 months.
What is happening? How much is climate change driving the temperature spike? And how concerned are climate scientists?
University of St. Thomas Professor John Abraham, one of the world’s leading ocean temperature researchers, talks about it.
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