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| EXCELSIOR--Environment Minnesota held a press conference at WeatherNation to release a new report documenting how global warming could lead to extreme weather events becoming even more common in the future. The report also highlights recent extreme weather events that have impacted Minnesota, our nation, and the globe. | |
| In a huge win for Minnesota’s environment, public health and energy security, the Obama administration today announced new standards for automobile fuel economy and global warming emissions. An Environment Minnesota analysis found that these new federal standards—based on the “clean cars program” developed by California, adopted by 13 other states, and considered in many other states including Minnesota—will save Minnesotans 219 million gallons of gasoline by 2016 as compared to the previous federal standards, while reducing emissions of global warming pollutants and providing a net economic savings to consumers. | |
| On the heels of Senator John Kerry promising to produce in the next two weeks an energy and global warming bill that can pass the U.S. Senate, Senator Al Franken and 12 other senators today sent Majority Leader Harry Reid a letter urging him to ensure that the bill does not repeal Clean Air Act protections that require coal-fired power plants to meet modern standards for global warming pollution. | |
| Minneapolis, MN—The Sherburne County coal-fired power plant near Becker, MN is the dirtiest power plant in Minnesota based on carbon dioxide (CO2) pollution ranking it as the 13th dirtiest plant in the country for 2007, according to a new analysis of government data released today by Environment Minnesota. | |
| Far from a solution to global warming, nuclear power will actually set America back in the race to reduce pollution, according to a new report by Environment Minnesota. Leading environmental organizations are calling on states and Congress to focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy instead of nuclear power as the solution to global warming. | |
| Minnesota’s global warming pollution increased by 27 percent since 1990, according to a new analysis of government data released today by Environment Minnesota. | |
| Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair John Kerry and Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Barbara Boxer today introduced the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. | |
| In 2008, people in Minnesota saved 39 million gallons of gasoline by riding transit in record numbers. Standing with other transit advocates in front of the Light Rail station at City Hall in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday, Environment Minnesota outlined the findings in their new report “Getting On Track: Record Transit Ridership Increases Energy Independence.” | |
| “Today, Congress took an historic step toward a new clean energy economy and a healthy future in passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act by a vote of 219 to 212. We applaud Representatives Keith Ellison, Betty McCollum, Jim Oberstar, Colin Peterson and Tim Walz for voting for this critical legislation and we are disappointed with Representatives Erik Paulsen, Michelle Bachmann and John Kline for opposing this critical legislation." | |
| Washington, DC—President Obama will announce today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation will establish a uniform federal standard to reduce global warming pollution from cars and light trucks and improve vehicle efficiency. The standard, which will be the first ever federal global warming standard for vehicles, will largely mirror the standard already adopted by California and 13 other states. | |
| 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. | |
| Environment Minnesota released a new report “Cleaner Cars, Cleaner Air: Curbing Air Pollution and Protecting Public Health in Minnesota with the Clean Cars Program.” “Air pollution from cars and trucks continues to threaten the health of people in Minnesota and across the country,” said Monique Sullivan, Advocate with Environment Minnesota. “Adopting the Clean Cars Program is one of the most cost effective steps Minnesota can take to address this threat.” | |
| Today, Environment Minnesota released a new report: “Dollars and Sense: The Economic Impacts of Bringing Clean Cars, Light-Duty Trucks and SUVs to Minnesota.” The new report looks at the economic impacts of adopting these standards in Minnesota, and concludes that in addition to reducing the pollution that threatens our special places and our health, these clean vehicle standards will also provide a net economic benefit to Minnesota, while preserving consumer choice. | |
| Minnesota Clean Car Act Sails Through 1st Senate Committee The Senate version of the Minnesota Clean Car Act received it’s 1st hearing in a 3 pm committee meeting of the Senate Energy, Utilities, Technology and Communications Committee, Chaired by Senator Yvonne Prettner Solon. In a 8-3 vote the Minnesota Clean Car Act passed, and was referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Committee, chaired by Senator Satveer S. Chaudhary. | |
| The House version of the Minnesota Clean Car Act received it’s first hearing in a 6 pm continuation of today’s Transportation and Transit Policy and Oversight Division, Chaired by Representative Frank Hornstein. In a 9-6 vote the Minnesota Clean Car Act passed, and was referred to the Environment Policy and Oversight Committee, Chaired by Representative Kent Eken. | |
| St. Paul, MN – Representative Melissa Hortman (Brooklyn Park) and Senator John Marty (Roseville) announced the introduction of the “Minnesota Clean Car Act” today at the State Capitol. | |
| As the presidential candidates prepare to discuss some of the most important issues facing our country at their final debate tonight, Environment Minnesota released a new report documenting that the average temperature in Minneapolis in 2007 was 2.7°F above the historical average. | |
| Statement of Emily Figdor, Environment America Federal Global Warming Program Director | |
| This report details more than 20 examples of cutting-edge policies and practices that communities, states and countries are using to reduce global warming pollution. These examples show that while actions to reduce global warming pollution require commitment and creativity, they also bring with them other benefits—reduced dependence on fossil fuels, cleaner air and healthier communities, economic growth and new jobs. | |
| Washington, DC—Environment America announced today, Earth Day, that it will work in more than 150 congressional districts across the country to encourage members of Congress to endorse a statement of principles for “strong, fair, and science-based†federal legislation to address global warming. | |
| The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency formally denied California’s request for a Clean Air Act waiver of preemption today, blocking the efforts of thirteen states that seek to require automakers to cut pollution from automobile tailpipes. | |
| Local legislators and clean air advocates applauded President Obama for announcing that he will allow states the right to regulate their own tailpipe emissions. Advocates are urging the Legislature to move forward with adopting a more protective set of state-based standards for tailpipe emissions in Minnesota by passing a Clean Cars bill this session. A bill is expected to be introduced in early February. | |
| On Wednesday December 19th, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Stephen Johnson announced that he was denying a waiver for California under the Clean Air Act to implement global warming pollution standards for cars and trucks—one of the largest and fastest growing sources of global warming pollution. | |
| WASHINGTON, DC: Environment America commended the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee for passing important global warming legislation, the “Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007†(S. 2191) last night, but urged the Senate to strengthen the bill to achieve what the science says is needed to prevent the worst effects of global warming. | |
| On behalf of Environment America, the new home of U.S. PIRG’s environmental work, I am writing to urge your support for several critical strengthening amendments in Wednesday’s committee meeting on the Lieberman-Warner global warming legislation (S. 2191). | |
| Washington, DC— Storms with heavy rainfall are now 24 percent more frequent in the U.S. than they were 60 years ago, according to a new Environment America report released today. The report makes it clear that the United States is already experiencing extreme downpours much more frequently, consistent with scientists’ predictions about global warming. | |
| Scientists have said for years that global warming was “loading the dice” when it comes to increasing the frequency of severe storms, and a new Environment America report makes it clear that Minnesota is already experiencing extreme downpours much more frequently. Specifically, the new report found that storms with heavy rainfall are now 34% percent more frequent in Minnesota than they were 60 years ago. | |
| Scientists have said for years that global warming was “loading the dice” when it comes to increasing the frequency of severe storms, and a new Environment America report makes it clear that Minnesota is already experiencing extreme downpours much more frequently. Specifically, the new report found that storms with heavy rainfall are now 34% percent more frequent in Minnesota than they were 60 years ago. | |
| Scientists have said for years that global warming was “loading the dice” when it comes to increasing the frequency of severe storms, and a new Environment America report makes it clear that Minnesota is already experiencing extreme downpours much more frequently. Specifically, the new report found that storms with heavy rainfall are now 34% percent more frequent in Minnesota than they were 60 years ago. | |
| Time is running out to stop the worst effects of global warming, and only bold and decisive action will protect our environment, economy, and future generations of Americans. While this bill is an important starting point for action, it needs to be strengthened to meet the challenge of global warming. | |
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