News Release | Environment Minnesota

Victory for Solar at the Capitol!

The sun's been shining in Saint Paul ever since a bipartisan group of legislators worked together to pass a bonding bill that makes it easier to install solar on schools, hospitals and other public buildings! 

 

News Release | Environment Minnesota

Join Polar Explorer Ann Bancroft for Earth Day Celebration

We have a sold-out house for Earth Day celebration on Tuesday, April 17th at the Red Stag Supperclub where we will hear from Polar Explorer Ann Bancroft, and Fresh Energy's Executive Director Michael Noble, and we'll be honoring former state legislator and PUC Chair Ellen Anderson, Vice President Walter Mondale and others.

Report | Environment Minnesota Research and Policy Center

In the Path of the Storm: Global Warming, Extreme Weather, and the Impacts of Weather-Related Disasters in the United States

Weather disasters kill or injure hundreds of Americans each year and cause billions of dollars in economic damage. The risks posed by some types of weather-related disasters will likely increase in a warming world. Scientists have already detected increases in extreme precipitation events and heat waves in the United States, and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recently concluded that global warming will likely lead to further changes in weather extremes.

News Release | Environment Minnesota Research and Policy Center

4 of 5 Minnesotans Hit by Recent Weather Disasters; New Report Says Global Warming to Bring More Extreme Weather

As we continue to set record-high temperatures nearly every day this week in Minnesota, a new Environment Minnesota report documents how global warming could lead to certain extreme weather events becoming even more common or more severe in the future. 

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Solar energy legislation targeted for Iron Range panel plant

Legislation to encourage solar energy in Minnesota that would likely financially aid a new manufacturing plant in Mountain Iron has yet to see the light of day at the State Capitol. But Range lawmakers who are sponsoring the bills are hopeful they will still get hearings this session.

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Researchers warn Prairie Island, Monticello plants pose threat to drinking water

RED WING, Minn. (Fox 47) -- Two Minnesota environmental and public interest groups released a report Wednesday warning of a threat of drinking water being contaminated by nuclear power plants along the Mississippi River.

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Bringing Solar to Minnesota’s Schools!

Solar power is the fastest-growing energy generation in America, and panels are being installed on public buildings across our nation. But every year, Minnesotans still spend more than $20 billion consumer dollars on dirty imported energy.

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Ikea’s rooftop solar array will be the largest in Minnesota

A solar array that retailer Ikea says will be installed on the roof of its Bloomington store will be the state's largest generator of electricity from the sun.

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James Bond parody wins solar energy film contest

An environmental group that organized a short film contest to promote solar energy got more than it bargained for.

News Release | Environment Minnesota

Environment Minnesota announces short-film contest winners -- includes some of the best filmmakers in the business

Today Environment Minnesota announced the winners of the “Putting the Sun to Work for Minnesota” short-film contest. Over twenty filmmakers submitted films and more than 15,000 people have watched the films already. Suspense-thriller, cartoon humor and tales of traveling into the future secured the winning prizes this year.

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