Our monthly breakfast forum returns in September!

The next breakfast is Sept. 21 at the Red Stag Supper Club in Minneapolis. We'll be discussing energy efficiency.

Click here for more information and to RSVP -- and to vote on the topic for our October forum!

The gulf oil spill disaster

We have witnessed a major environmental disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. It's time for President Obama to reconsider his recent support for more drilling off our nation's shores.

It's hard to overstate the likely ecological damage. Nearly 5 million barrels of oil are estimated to have made their way through waters populated with endangered bluefin tuna and sperm whales. Louisiana's famed seafood industry has taken a serious blow.

Take action: Tell the president and his administration to reject new drilling off America's coasts.

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Our Issues in the News

Easy oil saving ideas for consumers 5/31/2010

The Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has come just as the busy summer driving season is getting underway. Not only do many increase the amount they drive, but traditionally, the price of oil rises. The good news is that it's easier than ever for each of us as individuals to reduce our oil consumption, and save some money in the process.

Top Priority Campaign

Save the Boundary Waters

Mining companies are pushing to develop new and dangerous mines in areas near the precious Boundary Waters -- mines that could pollute the lakes with sulfuric acid.

Learn more>> Take action >>

Clean energy for Minnesota

Let's go solar!

Minnesota has virtually limitless potential to tap the energy of the sun. By making solar power more accessible for homeowners and businesses, Minnesota can keep our energy dollars in-state, while reducing our pollution from fossil fuels.

With the right policies, we'll be on track to get 10 percent of our energy from the sun by 2030.

Learn more>> Take action >>

Check out the press conference where we released our report outlining Minnesota's solar potential -- watch the video below!

Video: Releasing our vision for a solar Minnesota

Latest News

Protect our great waters: A call to action 6/28/2010

Congress is poised, for the first time ever, to consider a package of bills aimed at restoring waterways across the nation, including the Great Lakes. In response, Environment America released "Our Great Waters" - a report highlighting the value of these waters, challenges they face, and how the legislation would address those challenges.

Our Latest Reports

The Nuclear Bailout 6/14/2010

New nuclear reactors are not cheap, not clean, and will set America back in the race against global warming. Most importantly, they are not necessary.

Building a Solar Future: Repowering America's Homes, Businesses and Industry with Solar Energy 3/09/2010

America has virtually limitless potential to tap the energy of the sun. Solar energy is clean, safe, proven and available everywhere, and the price of many solar energy technologies is declining rapidly. By adopting solar energy on a broad scale, the nation can address our biggest energy challenges – our dependence on fossil fuels and the need to address global warming – while also boosting our economy.

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!