Top Priority Campaign

Let's Repower America

It’s time to repower America — to unleash the power of clean energy to refuel and rebuild our economy and protect the environment.

We can harness the power of the wind and the sun — they won’t run out, they don’t harm our environment, and they’ll only grow cheaper over time.

President Obama shares this vision, and he has a plan to help us make it happen. Reducing the pollution that causes global warming will drive the transition to a clean energy economy and stop the climate crisis.

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Other Priorities

Victory for Cleaner, Greener Cars

On May 19, President Obama announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation will establish a uniform federal standard to reduce global warming pollution from cars, light-duty trucks and SUVs and improve vehicle efficiency.

According to the White House, the program will save 1.8 billion barrels of oil and reduce global warming pollution by 900 million metric tons, which is equivalent to eliminating the pollution from 177 million of today's cars or 194 coal plants.

Environment Minnesota applauds the 14 states that spearheaded the drive for cleaner cars - and the half a dozen states, including Minnesota, that have been urging their legislatures to adopt this common sense policy this year. We wouldn't be here today if it weren't for these trailblazing efforts.

Environment Minnesota thanks Representative Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Senator John Marty (DFL-Roseville) for their leadership as chief authors of the Minnesota Clean Car Act.

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Latest News

Dependence on Big Oil, Dirty Coal Could Cost Minnesota $560.4 Billion By 2030 6/30/2009

Minneapolis, MN - Between 2010 and 2030, Minnesota will spend as much as $560.4 billion on oil, coal, and other fossil fuels ? 3.7 times the total earnings of all Minnesota workers in 2007. At the same time, pollution from fossil fuels is the number one source of air and global warming pollution and a leading source of water pollution, said Environment Minnesota in their new report.

Our Latest Reports

Building a better future: Moving toward zero pollution with highly efficient homes and businesses 6/02/2009

America is the largest consumer of energy in the world. The majority of this energy is derived from dirty, polluting sources such as coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear power. Our consumption of these fuels exacerbates global warming, keeps us dependent upon oil and other fossil fuels, and undermines our economy.

Hotter Fields, Lower Yields 4/30/2009

Global warming could cost corn growers in Minnesota $135 million a year, according to a new report by Environment Minnesota. Minnesota ranks 4th highest in damage estimates. Nationwide the damages to America’s #1 crop total more than $1.4 billion annually. Environment Minnesota expects these costs to go up unless Congress and the president take decisive action to repower America with clean energy and reduce global warming pollution.

Working Together

Environment Minnesota combines independent research, practical solutions and tough-minded advocacy to win real results for our environment. As part of Environment America, we fight to protect our air, water and open spaces, here in Minnesota, in state capitols across the country, and in Washington, D.C. Join us!