Result

Renewable electricity standard passed

Minnesota is one step closer to a clean energy economy, thanks to the efforts of our staff and members. In 2007, we successfully campaigned to pass a 25 percent Renewable Electricity Standard. Because of that legislation our wind power capacity has quadrupled, and costs to consumers have gone down.

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EPA announces plan to restore clean water act protections

After thousands of members of Environment Minnesota and our sister organizations urged the EPA to act, Administrator Jackson announced a plan to restore Clean Water Act protections. We’ve since delivered more than 100,000 public comments in support of clean water protections. We need your help to make sure the public’s voice is heard above the din of corporate lobbyists and big polluters

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Thousands of Minnesotans educated

We’ve talked to tens of thousands of Minnesotans about the threat of toxic sulfide mining, and helped strengthen the voice of the coalition working to prevent sulfide mining in Minnesota. This fall, governor Dayton decided to delay selling new mineral leases up north because of public outcry. With more outreach and education, we’ll build the strength needed to protect our best forest and lake region for future generations.

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Plan in place for charging stations in Minneapolis

The coalition plans to install 30 electric charging stations throughout the Minneapolis metro area on ramps and on-street locations as well as in flat lots. We need your help to finish the job.

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Attacks on public health defeated for now

The coal lobby and their allies are trying to block the EPA from protecting public health, but we’ve held the line against some of their worst attacks: In March, the U.S. Senate rejected a bill that would have blocked standards for soot, mercury and carbon pollution. In April, the Senate defeated four more bills that would have blocked the EPA from cutting air pollution. We need your help to keep up the fight.

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