overview
Minnesota’s economy and our natural heritage are threatened by a warmer, more erratic climate. In order to prevent the worst impacts of global warming we must start rolling back our emissions of global warming pollution today. In 2007, the Legislature and the Governor agreed that now is the time to begin deep reductions in global warming pollution. Interim and long-term goals for reducing global warming emissions 80 percent by 2050 were established. An economy-wide climate change action plan will be submitted to the Legislature by February 1, 2008, designed to meet those goals.

Public demand and urgency for solutions require swift action. Clean Energy Minnesota will continue to drive forward the clean energy solutions that will protect our environment and improve our economy.

problem
Emissions of global warming pollution have steadily increased in Minnesota. We cannot pass global warming on to the next generation to fix. In order to start reversing the trend of ever-growing global warming pollution, achieve the goals set forth in Minnesota law, and transition to a new, clean energy economy, our state must enact the policies that will further reduce global warming pollution from cars and trucks, homes and businesses, the utility sector, and other industries.

position
Minnesota is in a position to lead the transformation to a clean, modern and efficient energy   system, and we can gain a competitive advantage by acting now. In creating this new economy, Minnesota is serving as a model for the entire Midwest region. In November 2007, Governor Pawlenty joined the governors of Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Kansas, and the province of Manitoba in forming a regional alliance aimed at reducing global warming pollution.

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