MinnesotaDr. James Hansen press call 04242008 by Dr. James HansenPosted April 24th, 2008 by ErinStojanRuccolo
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Dr. James Hansen letter to MN Governor Tim PawlentyPosted April 24th, 2008 by ErinStojanRuccoloDr. James E. Hansen, head of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, is urging Governor Tim Pawlenty to publicly oppose the proposed Big Stone II coal plant to curb global warming pollution and halt escalating energy costs. ...read more » [Media release] NASA Scientist to Governor: Oppose Controversial Big Stone II Coal PlantPosted April 24th, 2008 by ErinStojanRuccoloExpert writes governor, asks for investment in clean, renewable energy Dr. James E. Hansen, head of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, is urging Governor Tim Pawlenty to publicly oppose the proposed Big Stone II coal plant to curb global warming pollution and halt escalating energy costs. [Read Dr. Hansen's letter to Governor Palwenty.] The state of Minnesota has jurisdiction over the transmission lines from the proposed plant to be located in Milbank, South Dakota. Most of the power would be sold to Minnesota ratepayers. The decision to allow the lines rests with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. ...read more »
Transportation AdPosted February 22nd, 2008 by ElenaVelkovFresh Energy produced a transportation radio ad with the help of Clean Energy Minnesota. It will air on six stations, starting on Sunday, Feb. 24. It encourages Minnesotans to contact their legislators to push forward the Transportation Bill. 0:59 minutes (1.13 MB)
Feb. 7, 2008: Xcel's CEO Bullish on Renewables, Cutting CO2Posted February 7th, 2008 by ElenaVelkov in
While some utilities worry about future mandates on renewable energy and carbon caps, Xcel Energy is eager to pursue clean energy. Associated Press CURE Music Video, Posted BelowPosted February 7th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovCURE (Clean Up the River Environment) produced a short music video about its efforts organizing citizens against Big Stone II. The video includes footage from the recent Administrative Law Judge hearings in Ortonville, Minn., as well as from the Minnesota Environmental Partnership's Clean Water Day in 2006. CURE encourages everyone to view it. ...read more » Feb. 5, 2008: Klobuchar -- Energy Opportunities Big in MinnesotaPosted February 5th, 2008 by ElenaVelkov in
Amy Klobuchar discusses her tour through the state and the fact that energy arises as an opportunity for economic growth. Agri News Jan. 25, 2008: Governor's Climate Group Makes RecommendationsPosted January 25th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovAfter months of deliberation, the Minnesota Climate Change Advisory Group has made recommendations to help the state achieve its ambitious clean energy goals. Minnesota Public Radio Minnesota Joins Lawsuit Against EPAPosted January 25th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovMinnesota has joined the 16 other states suing the EPA for the right to regulate transportation emissions. To read comments from Attorney General Lori Swanson, visit the Minnesota Monitor. Jan. 25, 2008: Slow Down to Slow Climate Change?Posted January 25th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovThe Minnesota Climate Change Advisory Groups made its initial recommendations to help the state acheive its ambitious global warming reduction goals. Star Tribune  |
