Northeast Metro Climate Action is pleased to endorse Ami Wazlawik for reelection to State Representative, District 38B. Ami knows that Minnesotans enjoy our state’s many lakes, state parks, and other natural resources. She believes that we must do all that we can to ensure that current and future generations of Minnesotans enjoy healthy lives and get to experience the beauty that is the North Star State.

During the 2019 and 2020 legislative sessions, Ami introduced legislation to ban TCE after a company (Water Gremlin) in her district was found to be emitting excessive amounts of the carcinogenic chemical. This bill was signed into law by Governor Tim Walz in March 2020, making Minnesota the first state in the nation to ban this toxic chemical.

Ami also authored or co-authored other energy and environment-related legislation, including legislation that would:

• Require physical measurements of air emissions

• Provide increased funding for the Forever Green initiative

• Prohibit the use of certain flame-retardant chemicals

• Provide a temporary credit for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems

• Prohibit labeling pesticide-treated plants as pollinator friendly

• Establish a residential energy conservation grant program

• Require public meetings every five years for non-expiring air emissions permits

• Provide funding for the state to assess the impacts of climate change on state-owned assets

If you would like to donate, volunteer, or just learn more about Ami Wazlawik’s campaign, go to amiwazlawik.com

Northeast Metro Climate Action is pleased to endorse Nicole Joy Frethem for Ramsey County Commissioner, District 1. During her first term as Commissioner, Nicole worked to address environmental concerns and to include sustainability review in new county policies. She supports taking a holistic look at water management to plan for what could be a new normal, and to protect the lakes that brought so many of us to this beautiful part of Ramsey County. In addition, she supports expanding public transportation into District 1 and creating pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, offering carbon-conscious transportation options.

If you would like to donate, volunteer, or just learn more about Nicole Joy Frethem’s campaign, go to nicolefrethem.com

Northeast Metro Climate Action is very excited to endorse an active and motivated climate advocate for state office. Kris has taken personal actions such as installing solar panels on his home in Lino Lakes and committing to bicycle commute to Highview Middle School where he is a Technology Specialist. Kris’s campaign platform includes raising renewable energy standards in MN and fighting for environmental justice.

If you would like to donate, volunteer or just learn more about Kris Fredrick’s campaign, go to voteforkris.com

Read the article here: https://whitebearlakemag.com/its-easy-being-green-how-combat-climate-change-your-community

Watch the 60 minute BBC documentary “Climate Change: The Facts” by clicking here https://www.pbs.org/video/#video-landing-science-and-nature

On Thursday May 21 we will host a Zoom discussion about the movie. At 7pm click this link tinyurl.com/DiscussCCTheFactsMay21

Check out this 11 minute video of NEMCA leaders reviewing climate movies that you can watch while sheltering in place!

Northeast Metro Climate Action invites everyone to attend training for advancing environmental and climate resolutions at the upcoming party caucuses. The training will be led by the 100% Campaign and MN Interfaith Power and Light. Two opportunities for trainings: at 7pm on Monday Feb 10 at Shoreview Library and 7pm on Tuesday Feb 11 at White Bear Unitarian Church. See calendar for more details.