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Steps must be taken to reduce disparities in air pollution exposure
Air quality experts share insights on the unequal burdens of pollution on people of color and offer solutions to positively impact communities carrying the heaviest burdens.
Partnerships with honor and humility
My first wrestling coach taught us to compete and conduct ourselves with honor and humility. Original or not, he was a former Marine drill instructor and an Olympic qualifier. That lesson stuck with me. Like many of our partners, I’ve…
What is the air quality index and why does it matter?
Learn how to use the Air Quality Index to make informed decisions about the air you breathe.
Signs of change
Environmental Initiative's board of directors adopted a strategic plan with a new mission, vision, and values in 2020. Mike Harley shares his honest assessment of steps the organization has taken in the work to support environmental and racial justice. As the organization leads into its 30th year, there are signs of change demonstrated in shifts of power and perspective.
Minnesota’s electrification efforts expand
Minnesota is in the process of transitioning to technology that relies on electricity instead of fossil fuels, or electrification. While progress has been made, the transition is still in the early stages and challenges remain around how to do this in a way that will not put too much pressure on communities and the electric grid.
Member of the Month: Stantec
Environmental Initiative's member of the month, Stantec, shares highlights of their environmental work. Stantec is a long-time supporter of Environmental Initiative and the Sustainable Growth Coalition.
Recap of the 2022 Legislative Preview
We gathered virtually for our annual Legislative Preview to hear from a bipartisan panel of legislative leaders about their environmental priorities for the 2022 legislative session.
Natural Gas Innovation Act: Advancing Minnesota’s clean energy future
Learn about Center Point Energy's commitment to sustainability.
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