Climate Change

AS MINNESOTA ADDRESSES CLIMATE CHANGE: Some Legislators Get Cold Feet

After an extraordinary 2007 legislative session that set Minnesota on the path to a comprehensive plan for curbing greenhouse gas emissions, the 2008 legislature encountered delays in implementing real climate change solutions. First, Governor Pawlenty's Office of Energy Security stalled release of the Minnesota Climate Change Advisory Group's recommendations for realizing

Climate Change News Flash

Two ice shelves in Canada's far north have lost massive sections since August. The Wilkins Ice Shelf has experienced further break-up with an area of about 160 square kilometers breaking off. Researchers monitoring daily satellite images of Greenland's glaciers have discovered break-ups at two of the largest glaciers in the last month.

Climate Change Stories

Thousands of Minnesotans are taking real, measurable actions in their homes to lighten their carbon footprints, save money and curb global warming.

Four Nations, One Task 2008: Ellesmere Island Expedition

On March 29, 2008, the Will Steger Foundation launched its second Global Warming 101 Expedition, a 62-day, 1400-mile dogsled expedition across Ellesmere Island. Explorer Will Steger selected six young adventurers to join him in an effort to educate youth, inspire international cooperation and empower the next generation of leaders in environmental advocacy.

Global Warming in Minnesota

The phrase "global warming" has almost become overused in mainstream media. Anyone who is not at least vaguely aware of the threat would seemingly have been hiding under a rock during the last several years.

Global Warming: What Is Duluth Doing About It?

Duluth has been stepping up to the global warming plate since May of 2001 by passing a resolution to join the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign sponsored by the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants by 20% by 2020.

Global Warming: What Is Minneapolis Doing About It?

The City of Minneapolis continues to be a national leader on reducing the impact of global warming on our planet. Minneapolis' sustainability work is guided by 24 indicators that measure our progress at creating a sustainable future for our residents. Adopted in 2006, these goals are now integrated into the work of all 18 departments of the City.

Global Warming: What Is St. Paul Doing About It?

Mayor Chris Coleman and the Saint Paul City Council are committed to making Saint Paul "The Most Livable City in America" and a leader in sustainable urban living. The City will take proactive steps to protect the air, water and urban landscape by focusing on Carbon Dioxide (CO2) reduction activities.

Global Warming: What Is Winona Doing About It?

Global Warming: What Is Woodbury Doing About It?

Is it possible for one of the fastest growing cities in Minnesota to be sustainable? The City of Woodbury has committed to try.

Have We Hit Peak Oil Yet?

We need to figure out how to live without fossil fuels for two reasons: First, burning fossil fuels remains the biggest contributor to greenhouse gases, the cause of global warming and climate change. Second, the world's supply of oil and natural gas will soon decline, which will result in increased prices.

How Recent Warming Will Affect Minnesota

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released data that show that the winter period December 2006 through February 2007 was the warmest winter on record, globally. In 2006, an IPCC report (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) said that the likelihood that warming in the past and future was due to human activity was 90%.

Sue's Top 20 Global Warming Actions

Install compact fluorescent light bulbs. Weather proof your home. Keep up proper car maintenance including checking your tire pressure. Eat locally, buy local grocery products as much as possible.

Sue’s Starters for Global Warming Action

Keep in mind that even the most educated, well meaning people have a lot to learn about climate change and solutions. It is amazing to learn the ways we impact the earth and very empowering to be able to take productive action.

The Connection Between Recycling and Global Warming

Global warming: it's a big topic these days, and people want to know what they can do to help. Most people don't realize it, but one way to reduce global warming is to recycle paper products. Paper recycling helps in the following ways:

WE Can Solve the Climate Crisis

The WE Campaign is a project of The Alliance for Climate Protection-a nonprofit, nonpartisan effort founded by Nobel laureate and former Vice President Al Gore. The goal of the Alliance is to build a movement that creates the political will to solve the climate crisis-in part through repowering America with 100 percent of its electricity from clean energy sources within 10 years.

What are the U.S. Congress & Supreme Court Doing About Global Warming?

The U.S. Congress, after years of inaction, is currently focusing significant attention on global warming and on legislative proposals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Some of the proposed bills would do what scientists have been counseling us to do for years: begin reducing emissions within the next decade and cut emissions by at least 80% below current levels by the middle of this century.

What Global Warming Will Bring

Having returned to Minnesota, we are now reflecting on the lessons learned and with that knowledge finding ways that we can make a difference and lead humanity to solve our climate challenge, for ourselves and especially for our northern neighbors. Below are some of our reflections from the expedition- you can also learn more about what we discovered at globalwarming101.com.

What is Minnesota's Government Doing About Global Warming?

Given the absence of national action on global warming, U.S. states have been enacting laws and regulations to reduce pollution. And now Minnesota has joined that list of forward-thinking states by enacting a law with some of the strongest global warming reduction goals in the nation.

What is the Solution to Global Warming?

A Global Warming Arctic-Recent changes mean more open water during the winter season.

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