A call to action “You have power unless you give it away” are words my grandmother instilled in me as a young boy growing up in the mountains of Appalachia. Her words have been echoing in my head as the seasons turn. Today is the first day of fall, and already the air feels unsettled, […]
climate change
Posted inOpinion
Wildfires endanger Minnesota’s peatlandsÂ
As wildfires sweep Minnesota, peatlands — which store 40% of the state’s terrestrial carbon — are burning away. LeeAnn Geshick urges immediate action.
Posted inLocal & State
Minnesota Humanities Center CEO Kevin Lindsey champions clean energy initiatives
Kevin Lindsey, CEO of the Minnesota Humanities Center and board member of Fresh Energy, is working to educate people on the climate crisis and increase the number of African Americans pursuing careers in law through financial support and mentorship.
Posted inGo Green
Wanna know what climate change looks like in 50 years? MN tool can help
The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership has launched a digital tool called MN CliMAT, which allows users to map out climate change predictions and make informed decisions for future planning.
Posted inNews
More summer smoke? Experts monitor climate-fueled events and health effects
Minnesota health officials are warning of the health effects of climate change, including increased wildfire activity.
Posted inGo Green
‘Green Bank’ among new MN climate efforts trying to get off-ground
Minnesota has implemented a new ‘Green Bank’ and Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority to help bridge the gap for clean energy projects.
Posted inNews
Biden visits Dakota County farm to tout achievements
President Biden visited Dutch Creek Farms in Minnesota to tout his achievements for rural farmers.
Posted inGo Green, National, News
Biden signs executive order establishing office of environmental justice
‘These communities with environmental justice concerns face even greater burdens due to climate change.’
Posted inLocal & State, National, News
Biden visits Twin Cities to tout green investments
President Biden visited the Twin Cities on Monday to tour a manufacturing plant in Fridley, and to tout his investment to address climate change.
Posted inGo Green
MN launches web tool to monitor health of waterways
The Department of Natural Resources recently launched the Watershed Health Assessment Framework, which measures roughly 3,000 lakes.
Posted inGo Green
Survey: Minnesotans worried about climate change, but hopeful on solutions
In a survey released this fall by the University of Minnesota, 76% of residents said they’re concerned about climate change.
Posted inGo Green
Bees face many challenges—and climate change is ratcheting up the pressure
Like many other species, bees are losing the habitat and food sources that they depend on. This is happening for many reasons.
Posted inFeatured, National, News
What is hurricane storm surge, and why can it be so catastrophic?
As a hurricane reaches the coast, it pushes a huge volume of ocean water ashore. This is what we call storm surge.
Posted inGo Green
Intense heat and flooding are wreaking havoc on America’s power and water system infrastructure
Jackson, a majority-Black state capital, has dealt with water system breakdowns for years and has repeatedly requested infrastructure funding.
Posted inGo Green
Monarch butterflies join endangered species, thanks to habitat loss, climate change and pesticides
Listing the monarch butterfly draws attention to its status and to areas where more research is needed to understand factors contributing to its decline.
Posted inGo Green
How hot is too hot for the human body? Heat + humidity gets dangerous fast
Heat waves are becoming supercharged as the climate changes—lasting longer, becoming more frequent and getting just plain hotter.
Posted inFeatured, Go Green
Where climate change and racial justice intersectÂ
‘I want Black folks to know that climate is about Black lives.’
Posted inGo Green
Tornadoes and climate change: What a warming world means for deadly twisters
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.
Posted inGo Green, Opinion
Mpls Upper Harbor plan ignores climate change
Don’t be fooled. The minor modifications are not evidence of widespread community support of the proposal.
Posted inGo Green
Climate change is a justice issue—these 6 charts show why
To reduce climate change and protect those who are most vulnerable, it’s important to understand where emissions come from.