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Discover How Your Purchases Shape Politics: The Power of Goods Unite Us

Every dollar you spend speaks louder than you think. Let’s ensure our dollars reflect our values and create more transparency.

Nov 72 min read

A Victory for Eco Hope: Minnesota Voters Renew Environmental Funding

This means that critical funding for conservation, clean water, wildlife, and public spaces is now secured through 2050.

Oct 12 min read

A September That Felt Like Mid-July

Does anyone else feel like summer was five months long this year? It might be because Minnesota experienced an unusual warm spell.

Sep 154 min read

Food Scraps Pickup Program Expanding to Stillwater on October 1st, 2024

Learn about Washington County's expanded Food Scraps Pickup Program and why it matters.

Aug 192 min read

How Morris, MN, became a model for rural sustainability

Discover how Morris, MN—a conservative farm town—achieved remarkable sustainability by focusing on cost-saving green initiatives.

Jul 222 min read

Credit Where It's Due: Applauding the MPCA's Efforts Against Pollution

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has recently taken significant steps to enforce air quality standards at Northern Iron.

Jul 113 min read

Sustainable Stillwater MN Signs On to Support the 100% Carbon-Free Law

SSMN is supporting a truly clean and equitable energy future by ensuring Minnesota's 100% Carbon Free Law lives up to its promise.

Jul 43 min read

Overhauling Recycling in Minnesota

Discover how Minnesota's groundbreaking recycling legislation could reshape daily life for Stillwater residents and businesses.

Jun 192 min read

How Minnesota’s New Packaging Law Could Impact Businesses in Stillwater

Minnesota's new packaging law will shape the future of businesses in Stillwater.

Mar 62 min read

The Benefits of Cutting Vehicle Miles: A Path to Healthier Communities and Economies

Reducing driving by 20% in Minnesota could have significant positive impacts on both the economy and public health.

Feb 52 min read

Minnesota's People Over Parking Act Creates a More Sustainable Urban Landscape

Minnesota's People Over Parking Act: Breaking barriers, fostering sustainability. How parking reforms connect to climate action.

Nov 14, 20233 min read

Navigating the Clean Energy Era: Insights from Rolf Nordstrom's Keynote Speech

Explore Rolf Nordstrom's keynote revelations on the seismic changes in energy, propelling us into a sustainable future...

Feb 24, 20232 min read

More about the 100% bill:

The 100% clean electricity bill is not perfect, but it is a huge and important step forward for Minnesota to achieve sustainability and equi

Feb 23, 20238 min read

Executive orders call for a transition to 100 percent carbon-free electricity

Looking ahead to the rest of 2023, I’m wondering which states are most likely to join the 100 percent club with new laws. I asked a bunch of

Feb 22, 20232 min read

Governor Walz Signs Bill Moving Minnesota to 100 Percent Clean Energy by 2040

On Feb. 7 Governor Tim Walz, alongside legislators, labor, and environmental advocates at the St. Paul Regional Labor Center. signed into la

Sep 9, 20222 min read

Inflation Reduction Act Delivers Affordable Clean Energy for Minnesota

It will lower energy costs for households and businesses, create manufacturing jobs for American workers, and deliver a clean, secure, and h

May 13, 20221 min read

Invisible but harmful: Air quality, wildfires can impact health

Air quality in Minnesota currently meets federal Clean Air Act standards and has, in fact, been improving.

May 11, 20222 min read

How Climate Change Will Affect the St. Croix Valley

The St. Croix River will get warmer in the next few decades as climate change causes hotter, wetter springs and drier summers

Mar 4, 20223 min read

Climate Science and Solutions - Westminster Forum

The Westminster Town Hall Forum is presenting a series of programs on one of the most pressing issues facing humanity: climate change.

Mar 4, 20222 min read

Coming soon: EPA's Clean School Bus Program

The EPA may award competitive grants and rebates, and contracts for rebates. For this first cycle of funding, the EPA intends to open a reba