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A new report from the Global Carbon Project finds several sources of methane gas are on the rise.
Sahrah Kaplan, climate and science reporter for the Washington Post says the powerful greenhouse gas is “the fastest way to heat the planet and we’re doing that at an ever accelerating rate.”
Kaplan wrote about the Global Carbon Project report and joined Climate Cast to explain how agriculture as well as human influence are contributing to the rise in this potent greenhouse gas.
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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