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Climate Change Impact to BWCA
On Thursday, November 9th, NW Metro Climate Action group had the priveldge of hosting Dr. Lee Frelich, Director at The University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology, and Minnesota photographer and artist David Luke. They gave an informative and moving presentation on the future of Minnesota’s beloved BWCA boreal forests in relation to climate change.…
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Solutions: MN’s Embracing New Solar Energy Options
We are currently in a clean energy revolution. Electric and hybrid cars are driving traditional gas cars into the antiquated lane, with car companies announcing new business plans that include phasing out gas fueled car production and increasing their electric car portfolios. Solar panels are being installed in record numbers, and waiting lists for solar…
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Climate Change Effects on MN Health
While Climate Change is being debated in Washington, practical agencies are planning for its reality here in Minnesota. The MN Department of Health has developed a Climate and Health Program as part of a nation-wide effort to anticipate, prepare for and respond to health impacts from climate change. With funding help from Centers of Disease…
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Climate Change, Birds and Commons Park
Birds are important to Minnesotans. They are part of our identity that we proudly carry with us. Don’t believe me? How about the Common Loon? We Minnesotans don’t need an interpreter to know It’s lonely call not only represents the sound of Minnesota lakes but actually translates to those exact words- at least we are fairly certain they do.…
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J. Drake Hamilton talks MN Renewable Energy
On Thursday, J Drake Hamilton, Science Policy Director for Fresh Energy spoke on “Minnesota’s Clean Energy Solutions to Climate Change”. She focused on renewable energy and the role it plays in Minnesota Businesses and policies. Attendees left with a sense of hope and energized and primed to help with our state’s next steps to put into…
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NW Metro at Earth Day Marches
On April 22nd, Earth Day, the Kid’s Climate March along with the Science March ascended upon MN State Capital to protest Climate Change. Among the 10,000 participants were many from the Northwest Metro suburbs. All were there to show support for science and rally against our government’s anti environmental policies. The Kids Climate March started in…