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Campuses go renewable

College campuses are playing a major role in the fight to prevent the worst impacts of global warming.

Nine states campaign for 100 percent clean energy

In the wake of Environment California’s successful campaign to commit the Golden State to 100 percent clean electricity generation by 2045, Environment Minnesota is launching a multi-year campaign to convince America to set similar goals to transition to clean energy.

Choose wildlife over waste

Plastic foam cups and containers are ending up in our oceans, polluting our water and harming wildlife. We can choose wildlife over waste.

Climate solutions from day one

America’s newly elected governors can take bold action on the greatest challenge of our time: climate change.

Your support makes it possible.

We’re working to harness our wealth, technology and imagination to make our communities and our country greener and healthier places to live for all of us.

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News Release | Environment America

Statement: PFAS management plan falls short

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a “PFAS Management Plan” today that fails to establish drinking water standards for toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

News Release | Environment America

Clock starts on Dirty Water Rule 60-day comment period

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will publish its proposed replacement for the Clean Water Rule in the Federal Register on Feb. 14, initiating the 60-day public comment period. Considering the Dirty Water Rule would strip federal protections from thousands of waterways across the country, the EPA is giving Americans an astonishingly brief opportunity to speak out on the most sweeping attack on clean water in recent memory.

News Release | Environment Minnesota

Environment Minnesota Applauds Governor Walz for Maintaining the Line 3 Appeal, Supports Stay of Construction

This morning, Governor Tim Walz announced that the Minnesota Department of Commerce will continue the appeals process, challenging Enbridge Inc.'s proposed expansion and relocation of its Line 3 crude oil pipeline. This is a reaffirmation of the clear science around Line 3: Minnesota cannot build a massive, wasteful tar sands pipeline and be a true leader on climate change.

News Release | Environment Minnesota Research and Policy Center

New report highlights how toxic “accidents waiting to happen” threaten U.S. waterways

Facilities storing billions of gallons of toxic waste threaten America’s rivers and millions of people who live near them, according to a new report from the Environment Minnesota Research & Policy Center, U.S. PIRG Education Fund and the Frontier Group.

News Release | Environment Minnesota

Environment Minnesota is Proud to Support 100% Carbon Free Bill

Environment Minnesota is proud to join a coalition of 30+ environmental organizations, faith leaders, scientists, youth activists and citizens around Minnesota calling for 100% carbon-neutral energy. SF850/HF700 would improve the state's energy standard to require 100% carbon neutral sources by 2050 for mos

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Energy Sage

Have you ever thought about going solar at your home or business? Environment Minnesota has partnered with EnergySage to make finding your local solar options easy. Find out more.