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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.
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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
Feb 17, 20222 min read
Addressing the Climate Crisis – It’s Now or Never
The climate crisis is now escalating uncontrolled and will have major consequences for all societies, economic sectors, and ecosystems.
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