News & Ideas
Why environmental storytelling outshines data alone
Curious about how to tell environmental stories that connect? Danami-Maurice Champion, BairStories highlights how Environmental Initiative made the shift from topic-based communications to emotive, environmental storytelling through Project Clean Air Repair.
Clean Air Minnesota’s strategic refresh: What’s next and how you can help
Following a proactive strategic refresh, Clean Air Minnesota (CAM) partners are digging into new ideas to reduce air pollution collaboratively. Learn more about our next steps for cleaner air and get involved.
Five steps to reach farmers faster (and more effectively)
With conservation agriculture budgets tighter than ever, your outreach can't afford to miss the mark. In five clear steps, we’ll show you how to set clear goals, speak your farmers’ language, pick the right channels, and measure your wins.
Investing in youth for a just and sustainable future
Support for Roots for the Future helps us build a future where young people are equipped to lead, advocate, and thrive in an environmental justice movement that belongs to them.
We all have a role to play in cleaning up our air
More than 800 vehicle emissions systems have been repaired through Project Clean Air Repair. Local automotive repair industry leaders Cathy Heying and Tim Suggs share how their work goes beyond just fixing vehicles and extends to supporting the communities they serve, including the environment.
Be air aware with the Air Quality Index
Do you know how air quality can affect your health? You might not be able to see it, but the air you breathe could contain dangerous pollutants. The Air Quality Index can let you know what the quality of the air outside is before you open a window or step out for a walk.
Speaking the same language to bridge the freshwater divide
As corporations set global freshwater targets, the challenge lies in translating those goals into local impact—especially in critical ecosystems like the Mississippi River Basin. Panelists called for stronger institutional support, transparent accountability, and more accessible tools to overcome implementation hurdles. Meaningful water stewardship depends not only on science or strategy, but on relationships built across sectors.
Program that fixes old cars for free expands to greater Minnesota through Wayne’s Automotive partnership
Project Clean Air Repair's expansion will bring the program’s outreach, benefits, and services into northern Minnesota.
