2050 Regional Development Guide Public Comment Period

2050 Regional Development Guide Public Comment Period
2050 Regional Development Guide Public Comment Period

The Metropolitan Council is excited to announce the release of the draft Regional Development Guide, titled Imagine 2050, for public comment.

Clean Heat Minnesota – MN350 Call for Accountability in Public Utilities
Clean Heat Minnesota – MN350 Call for Accountability in Public Utilities

At MN350, we are dedicated to ensuring that our public utilities are held accountable for their role in the transition to clean energy. Recently, the Star Tribune published an insightful article highlighting key issues in the regulation of public utilities and the urgent need for transparency and reform.

MN350 Calls for Legislative Hearings on State Agency Failures to Stop Polluters
MN350 Calls for Legislative Hearings on State Agency Failures to Stop Polluters

As the Executive Director of MN350, I am joining a coalition of environmental organizations to highlight a troubling pattern of inaction by the Walz Administration in enforcing environmental laws. Our coalition has cataloged numerous instances of state agencies failing to protect Minnesotans from pollution.

SCOTUS Allows Minnesota Climate Lawsuit to Proceed in State Court
SCOTUS Allows Minnesota Climate Lawsuit to Proceed in State Court

The U.S. Supreme Court today allowed Minnesota’s consumer protection lawsuit against three major fossil fuel entities to continue moving forward in state court, denying a request from oil and gas companies to review lower court rulings against them.

BACK TO SCHOOL: IT’S ELECTRIC!
BACK TO SCHOOL: IT’S ELECTRIC!

Community members gathering to support school districts in securing free federal money for electric buses WHAT: On September 20, parents, educators, and community members who are interested in seeing their students on cleaner buses will gather at Como Regional Park to learn how to work with their school districts to apply for federal electric school… Read more »

WILL MINNESOTA GET LEFT BEHIND AGAIN IN FEDERAL ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS LOTTERY?
WILL MINNESOTA GET LEFT BEHIND AGAIN IN FEDERAL ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS LOTTERY?

Community members are coming together to ensure cleaner buses for Minnesota children As parents and guardians across the state prepare to see their children off to their first day of school, many are unaware of the opportunity for Minnesota to receive dozens of free electric school buses. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will launch its… Read more »

Statement from the Board on MN350’s Workers Union
Statement from the Board on MN350’s Workers Union

The MN350 Board of Directors and Executive Director (“ED”) are fully supportive of MN350 organizers’ right to unionize. The standard “card check” process to recognize the union is currently underway. MN350 has submitted all legal requirements to the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) and the unionization process is following NLRB standards. The board of MN350… Read more »

Coalition of labor, immigrant rights, climate justice, and faith organizations laud Minneapolis’ financial commitment to climate & equity
Coalition of labor, immigrant rights, climate justice, and faith organizations laud Minneapolis’ financial commitment to climate & equity

The Just Transition Fund Coalition celebrates yesterday’s announcement of $10 million in new, dedicated funding to begin implementation of the City of Minneapolis’ ambitious 10-year Climate Equity Plan in 2024. On August 15, Mayor Jacob Frey gave the 2024 budget address, which included a first-time Climate Legacy Initiative. While the budget details are not yet available, the coalition — made up of local labor, immigrant rights, climate, and environmental justice organizations — is cautiously optimistic that new staff and programs to promote racial equity in the transition to clean energy will get funding next year.

Federal appeals court rules in Minnesota’s favor in climate deception lawsuit against Big Oil
Federal appeals court rules in Minnesota’s favor in climate deception lawsuit against Big Oil

“Big Oil companies spent decades lying to the people of Minnesota about their role in the climate crisis, and thanks to this ruling, our communities are one step closer to justice,” said MN350 Executive Director Tee McClenty. “These polluters have avoided accountability for years, and now it’s time for Minnesota’s day in court.” 

Minnesota elders pull their money out of banks that finance fossil fuels
Minnesota elders pull their money out of banks that finance fossil fuels

“Chase, CitiBank, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo need us much more than we need them,” said one protester. “These big four banks are considered too big to fail, but currently, they’re failing all of us on climate and a livable future. We don’t want our money and savings to be used to bankroll the climate crisis.”