A space for articles pertaining to environmental justice and sustainable energy initiatives, with an emphasis on conservation and money-saving tips.
Advocates and the transit agency say electric buses release fewer harmful substances into the air, making it easier to breathe.
Environmental justice a factor in choosing electric bus routes Read More
‘In areas that are heavily populated with people in buildings in urban areas, they experience greater heat compared to a more rural area with lots of trees.’
Pioneering engineer fights climate change through space technology Read More
Caring for farm animals, planting crops, and learning to appreciate creation would help immeasurably.
Black city kids need some time in the country Read More
How and when local advocates of environmental justice will see the impacts of these federal policy initiatives in Minnesota remains unclear.
Biden’s speech gave lip service to environmental justice but will it deliver for MN? Read More
‘We deserve to have, you know, clean air, clean water, healthy land.’
Overcoming environmental racism in MN Read More
‘This is an open call for all Americans who are passionate about taking a proactive role in tackling the climate crisis and want to join the team that is best positioned to lead this transformative work.’
U.S. Department of Energy kicks off recruitment to for bipartisan infrastructure law Read More
Studies show that spending time in nature, including urban green spaces, can improve your relationship with nature and with others.
Four New Year’s resolutions for a healthier environment in 2022 Read More
A lot of people, including the U.S. president, are asking what role climate change might have played in the length and strength of the recent deadly tornadoes across the nation.
Tornadoes and climate change: What a warming world means for deadly twisters Read More
Don’t be fooled. The minor modifications are not evidence of widespread community support of the proposal.
Mpls Upper Harbor plan ignores climate change Read More
The co-op is free to join and open to homeowners and business owners in the Twin Cities area and surrounding areas.
Solar co-op launches in the Twin Cities Read More
To reduce climate change and protect those who are most vulnerable, it’s important to understand where emissions come from.
Climate change is a justice issue—these 6 charts show why Read More
‘I think there is recognition among physicians that climate change is likely to continue and worsen over time.’
Hospitals confront climate change as patients sick from floods and fires crowd ERs Read More
Boxelder bugs are nothing more than an annoyance.
Fall colors are in bloom…and so are boxelder bugs Read More
The new report revealed that only Gambia, the small West African nation, has plans compatible with the Paris Agreement, a legally binding international treaty on climate change.
Only Gambia has sufficient plans in place to fight climate change Read More
‘We need local, equitable climate solutions on the Northside of Minneapolis and all over the city that centers community members.’
Putting power back in the hands of Northside residents Read More
Ida had weakened well below hurricane strength by the time it reached the Northeast, so how did it still cause so much rain?
Hurricane Ida: two reasons for its record-shattering rainfall in NYC and the Northeast Read More
Breathing in smoke can be harmful—here is what can you do to lower your health risk during wildfire season.
Breathing wildfire smoke can affect the brain and sperm, as well as the lungs Read More
‘We need concrete plans to phase out fossil fuels in the near term. As the scientists at the IPCC make clear, there is no time left to waste.’
United Nations issues ‘Code Red’ for humanity in climate crisis Read More
The alert takes effect Wednesday, July 28, beginning at 10 pm, and runs until Friday, July 30, at 3 pm.
Air quality alert extended to Aug. 3 for all of MN due to wildfire smoke (updated) Read More
Water restrictions are in effect for the Twin Cities metro area in light of the ongoing drought.
Water restrictions issued in the Twin Cities in light of the drought Read More