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New outreach tool for conservation agriculture aims to reach farmers faster
Environmental Initiative and Trust in Food™ have launched a new outreach tool to accelerate the adoption of conservation agriculture practices. The project focuses on understanding the hurdles and motivations of 'moveable middle' farmers and ranchers through data-driven engagement strategies.
Environmental Initiative helps local lawn care business go electric
Parkway Lawn Service in Minneapolis has transitioned from gas-powered to electric lawn equipment, significantly reducing emissions and improving environmental health.
Clean Air Minnesota earns spot as finalist for Harvard’s Roy Family Award
Clean Air Minnesota is a finalist for the 2024 Roy Family Award for Environmental Partnership from Harvard University's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. This recognition highlights our collaboration to reduce air pollution and enhance environmental quality through innovative, voluntary efforts.
Why personal pronouns matter at Environmental Initiative
Honoring gender diversity and creating a gender-inclusive environment is an important part of the culture and policy at Environmental Initiative.
Minnesota program that fixes old cars for free announces expansion into the East Metro
Environmental Initiative is expanding Project Clean Air Repair (Project CAR) to the East Metro through a new partnership with Turbo Tim's. Low to no cost emission system repairs are now available in eight auto repair shops ahead of summer driving, air quality seasons.
Breaking down Minnesota’s cumulative impacts law
Learn more about Minnesota's cumulative impacts law, why it matters, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's rulemaking process, and what is still being decided.
Report: Conservation practices benefit the environment and local farmer’s bottom line
A recent return-on-investment study of dairy operations in central Minnesota found that profitability and environmental stewardship are complimentary. The study analyzed 10 farms and found that on average the farms demonstrated improved environmental and financial outcomes compared to benchmarks.
Experts explain Minnesota’s smoky, hazy summer
Environmental Initiative recently sat down with experts at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to learn more about air quality forecasting, recent air quality trends, and what people can do to stay safe.
Voluntary stove swap program warms homes, cleans air, cuts costs
Do you heat your home with wood? Burn more than two cords of wood per year? Have an appliance that was manufactured before 1992? You might be eligible for Project Stove Swap! We connect Minnesota residents to local vendors to swap out old, inefficient wood burning stoves for newer models.
Rethinking campus sustainability: A panel discussion recap
The use of offices and corporate campuses has changed considerably over the past three years. How are sustainability programs adapting? Allison Egan, HealthPartners; Marc Olson, Allianz Life; and Fred Rozumalski, Barr Engineering share their perspective and experiences.
