In our efforts to reduce carbon in the atmosphere to a safe level of 350 ppm, MN350 is joining with partners to strengthen Xcel Energy’s resource plan by retiring the dirtiest coal plant in Minnesota, Sherco 1 and 2, and investing more in renewable energy and energy efficiency programs.

 Coal plant pollution accounts for a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions in the world. In a world with increasing extreme weather, energy producers and consumers [...]

A Youth and Community Conference On December 1st, when Bill and the 350 team are back on the road to Nebraska, we will be rolling up our sleeves and getting to work.  MN350 is teaming with powerful youth organizations, Minnesota Youth Environmental Network and Youth Environmental Activists of Minnesota to host Climate Math that Works: a Youth and Community Conference.  This will be the first step in organizing local campaigns to take on the fossil [...]

Saint Paul, MN- Saint Paul, MN- Today, after hearing from more than 3,300 Minnesotans that Xcel’s customers want to move beyond coal and invest in solar, wind and energy efficiency, the Public Utilities Commission ordered Xcel to submit a Sherco coal plant replacement study that explores clean energy options. Now, Xcel has the opportunity and challenge to outline its plan to build a 21-century clean energy system. “We need to see Minnesota on a path [...]

Along with 350.org, we are calling on Big Oil, Coal and Gas to stop funding election campaigns and climate silence and use the money for recovery efforts instead.  Take a moment, sign the petition and join the campaign: www.350.org/sandy.  Now spread the word! It is time they listen. Every Tuesday, 10% of proceeds made at Gandhi Mahal come to MN350.  This coming Tuesday, November 6, we will be donating this money to Hurricane Sandy relief [...]

If you haven’t read Bill McKibben’s article in the Rolling Stone, “Global Warming’s Terrifying New Math: Three simple numbers that add up to global catastrophe“, take a look. He claims it is the most important piece of literature he has written since his first boook, “The End of Nature”, which he wrote 30 years ago. This will be at the heart of the national Do the Math Tour this coming November. Bill McKibben will be [...]

Climate Change and Fossil Fuel Depletion The vast majority of energy that powers our economy is generated by burning fossil fuels. Created over geologic time, these fossil fuels are finite and are subject to depletion, rising extraction costs, and eventually falling production. This is both welcome and unwelcome news for those concerned about climate change. The welcome result is that we will be getting some carbon reductions even without policy changes or protest. The unwelcome [...]

Thursday morning, July 12 at 9am, MN350 Coordinator Kate Faye and MN350 member Dr. John Abraham joined Lydia Howell for her show Catalyst: Politics and Culture to talk about climate change in Minnesota.  Click below to listen to the program. Catalyst: Politics and Culture: Climate Change Activism in MN Thanks to KFAI Radio and Catalyst host, Lydia Howell, for having us on the show. Listen to KFAI – Radio Without Boundaries  at 90.3fm in Minneapolis [...]

Check out this great video .  “80% of the people want to end these subsidies to fossil fuel… The time for these nasty wasteful subsidies is coming to an end!”  Thank you Kieth.   We count on your leadership.

“It’s time to Connect the Dots between climate change and extreme weather. Protest, educate, document and volunteer along with thousands of people around the world to support the communities on the front lines of the climate crisis”. -350.org MN350 is joining in Climate Impacts Day and the Connect the Dots Campaign by highlighting impacts that Minnesotans are witnessing. We invite you to connect the dots of climate change and share your story through video and [...]

Imagine….the end of the world as we know it: We are entangled in a vast network of manufacturing and consumption that provides convenience at the cost of  depleting our limited fossil fuels resources. Break the spell that divides us from each other. As humans, we live very separate, isolated lives. A celebration of the work being done to change our communities. Change requires a combination of old and new ideas, and reaching out to neighbors. [...]