NEMCA Endorses Kris Fredrick for MN House District 38A

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

White Bear Lake Magazine Features NEMCA in May/June 2020 Issue

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

World Oceans Day Discussion: Climate Related Threats to the World’s Oceans

On June 8 at 7pm CDT join a panel of scientists for a discussion on how climate change will impact the world’s oceans and ecosystems. The panel includes Dr. John Abraham of University of St. Thomas, Dr. Louisa Bradtmiller of Macalester College and Allyson Demerlis, a PhD candidate at the University of Miami. To join the discussion, go to https://bit.ly/WorldOceansDayMinnesota

Watch Party and Discussion

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

Earth Day Events

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

Host or Join an Earth Day Watch Party

Register to join a webinar on Minnesota climate and energy

Don Shelby Event has been postponed to a later date TBD

Caucus Training

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.

Changing Climate Changing Waters: What we must do to save them this decade

Farming, Food and the Climate Crisis

Stan Sattinger with the MN350 Climate Solutions Team presents at Shoreview Library at 7pm on January 13, 2020. In this presentation, Mr. Sattinger describes how our food choices are a key factor in reducing our personal carbon footprint. Reductions in GHG emissions may be achieved by reducing the proportion of meat in our diets and by selecting pasture-fed meat. In addition, reducing food waste has enormous potential for further emission reductions.

How is Climate Change Impacting America’s Birds?

Don Arnosti, Executive Director of MN Izaak Walton League and former director of MN Audobon Society, presents “Birds and Climate Change” starting at 7pm on Dec 9 at Shoreview Library. Don will also discuss citizen involvement and current conservation and environmental issues in the MN Legislature.