MN: Environmental Justice
MN coalition: Give residents a voice in phasing in clean heat sources
A regulatory hearing dealing with energy policy does not seem like a setting for most Minnesotans but a new coalition is recruiting voices who want af…
MN voices carry environmental justice message at global conference
A high-stakes global climate conference wrapped up this week, with a new agreement concerning fossil fuels in place. But it wasn't just elected …
Voces de MN llevan mensaje de justicia ambiental a conferencia global
Esta semana concluyó una conferencia climática global de alto riesgo, con un nuevo acuerdo sobre los combustibles fósiles en vigor…
MN Part of Nationwide Burst of Clean-Energy Jobs
Federal data show much of the U.S. is seeing job growth for the clean energy sector, and Minnesota is no exception, as new regional numbers confirm …
Delegación de MN reflexiona sobre soluciones climáticas tras viaje a Puerto Rico
La semana que viene, los oficiales electos de Minnesota, junto con organizaciones latinas y ecologistas, se reunirán para hablar del reciente …
MN Delegation Brainstorms on Climate Solutions After Puerto Rico Trip
Next week, elected officials in Minnesota, along with Latine and environmental organizations, will gather to discuss a recent delegation trip to …
New MN Law Gives Skeletons of Buildings a Green Makeover
Just like electric vehicles and solar farms, the bare bones of a large building can be environmentally friendly if constructed with certain supplies…
Congress Faces Pressure to Advance Rail Safety Plan
During National Safety Month, Congress is being urged to take swift action to pass the Rail Safety Act of 2023. The measure aims to prevent future …
MN Goes Big on Committing Funds to Protect Natural Resources
From protecting and studying waterways to addressing chronic wasting disease, conservation voices say there are a lot of important items in …
MN Could Include Environmental Justice in Deciding Industrial Projects
Racial disparities exist in Minnesota when it comes to asthma cases. Environmental-justice advocates said it is one example of pollution …
Clean Air Groups: EPA Needs to Get Tougher on Soot
The federal government is gathering public feedback on proposed revisions to air-quality standards for soot pollution. Environmental voices in the …
Disadvantaged Business Corridors in MN Get Solar Boost
Racial disparities are apparent when it comes to rooftop solar installation, researchers have reported. In Minnesota, there are efforts to close …