A focus on air quality: Creating successful community-oriented efforts
Growing up in Los Angeles exposed me to the most air pollution that I have ever experienced, and it was not until I moved to Minnesota that I realized that...
Forecasting for Better Air Quality: The Impact of Air Monitors on Tribal Lands in Minnesota
When we think of Minnesota, we think a lot about the water. We’re known for our lakes and the headwaters of the Mississippi so people may overlook the fact that...
Air Quality Awareness Week: Three Tips to Avoid Wildfire Worry
I was five months pregnant when the bushfire smoke finally drifted into Melbourne. The fires had been burning in neighboring states for months, starting in September 2019. As a native...
Air programs granted additional funding
Generally, the air we breathe in Minnesota is good. Even with improved technologies, and cleaner air, people and the planet continue to experience negative health effects from air pollution. Air...
Transitioning to safer dry cleaning methods
Update: HF91, a bipartisan bill banning a harmful dry cleaning solvent has been signed into law by Governor Walz. In addition to the chemical ban, the bill provides technical and...
Project CAR and Newgate School share a unique partnership
For approximately 30 young adults each year, training through Newgate School represents a path to a higher paying job and more stability for themselves and their families. Newgate School in Minneapolis...
Nominate Projects, Partnerships and People
“Nominate a project or person who inspires you!” You may have read a version of these words as we work together to let people know about our annual Awards program . Why...
Powerful partnerships guide Clean Air Minnesota on path to success in 2020 (and beyond)
Air quality across Minnesota is relatively good but there’s still room for improvement. Clean Air Minnesota aims to continue to reduce emissions by targeting sources that aren’t regulated or permitted. Some contributors to poor air quality are the...
CenterPoint Energy: Pursuing a clean energy future
As Minnesota’s largest natural gas utility, delivering energy to more than 870,000 customers, CenterPoint Energy is committed to environmental stewardship as an integral part of our overall corporate responsibility ,...
Ramsey County Small Businesses Can Access Funds to Reduce Air Emissions
Back in March when our lives changed as a result of COVID-19, Environmental Initiative launched the Business Pollution Prevention Program (BPP) with Ramsey County and Ramsey/Washington Recycling and Energy (R&E)....