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NEMCA Recommended Resources
AACA’s event was last week but we highly recommend this film. The history of scientific discoveries that led scientists to their overwhelming agreement today about the cause and acceleration of climate change are described for the average person. You can stream it on PBS by clicking on this link . Another resource to to check…
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Steve Jorissen provided great info about “Reducing Carbon Emissions – What Can I Do?”
Monday April 29 at Shoreview Library, Dr. Steve Jorissen provided a great presentation about how any household can reduce its carbon footprint.
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How is polar vortex connected to climate change?
“Warming Planet’s freezing Message: As Climate destabilizes Minnesota could see polar snaps more frequently.” Minneapolis Star Tribune February 4, 2019 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/polar-vortex-what-is-the-2019-polar-vortex-weather-event-and-is-global-warming-to-blame/
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Delve Deeper, Be the Change We Need
Want to learn more about how humans do contribute to climate change and what each of us can do to help slow down its trajectory? Then Drawdown is the book for you, your friends and neighbors. Start a discussion by displaying it on your coffee table! “In the face of widespread fear and apathy, an…
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Connexus project combines solar with battery storage
On October 25, Connexus Energy held a ribbon cutting celebration for its new project that combines solar panels and storage batteries. This project has two sites, one in the City of Ramsey and one in Athens Township. See more about this great new project in this article or this video from Community Television Network of…
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Confronting Climate Change
University of Minnesota Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Ned Mohan presented a two part series on confronting the seriousness of climate change and energy from renewables like wind and solar. Energy conservation was also discussed. His presentation is an accurate and real depiction of how climate change is right now impacting families, communities and invaluable…
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Clean Energy in our Community
Winning awards and making a difference for generations to come… How Liberty Apartments and Townhomes and Hilton Garden Inn are Leading the charge in clean living. How would you like to live in a cutting edge community development that not only cuts your cost of living, but makes a real difference to the future of our…
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Three Minnesota Futures: A Future to Fear, A Future to Prepare For, and A Future to Fight For
On Thursday, July 19th Northwest Metro Climate Action was privileged to host Sam Potter, Climate Scientist with a doctorate in atmospheric and oceanic sciences from Princeton University to speak at the Maple Grove Library. His presentation “Three Minnesota Futures: A Future to Fear, A Future to Prepare For, and A Future to Fight For” provided plentiful…
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Mortenson Talks Battery Storage

On Wednesday, February 21st Nothwest Metro Climate Action welcomed Brent Bergland, Gen. Manager for Energy Storage at Mortenson Construction to discuss the future of large capacity battery storage for renewable energy. Brett talked to the audience about the wide range of energy problems that battery storage solves, market challenges and the future of battery storage. Mortenson…
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Great River Energy and Renewable Energy

On Tuesday, January 9th Zac Ruzycki of Great River Energy made a presentation titled “Great River Energy – Leading Cooperatively toward a Cost-Effective and Carbon Constrained Future” to NW Metro Climate Action members and guests. Great River Energy is a “generation and transmission” cooperative that provides electricity to local electric co-ops across Minnesota. Zac’s presentation…
