The Global Burden of Disease study (Lancet 2015) estimates that 7.8 million people died in 2013 due to ambient and household air pollution, lack of access to safe water and sanitation, and exposure to lead. Over 90% of these deaths occurred in low and middle income countries. Can economic analysis help reduce this burden in... Read more »

In 2013, Minnesota passed legislation allowing companies to enable community solar garden programs. Since then, consumer subscribership in community solar gardens has demonstrated tremendous interest, but also has revealed a host of financial, regulatory, and social barriers. Participants at this event will explore lessons learned from the implementation of Minnesota’s community solar programs and ways... Read more »

MN350 and Seahorse Productions Present: A #NoDAPL and #NoLine3Benefit! Join us for a benefit show to support on-the-ground organizing against the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota and the Line 3 Replacement pipeline in Minnesota! Five amazing acts are donating their time and talents for the evening: Doc and Haley of Fairfax AK https://www.facebook.com/fairfax.alaska.3 Pragmation... Read more »

Climate change is a global problem, but the impacts are very real for the people of Minnesota. From hotter summers,  and more frequent flooding, to worsening air quality and increased road repair costs, the local impacts of climate change are becoming a serious challenge for cities and towns across Minnesota. So, what are local governments in... Read more »

Thursday, January 12 5:00 Networking / 6:00 Program Minnesota History Center, St. Paul Innovation is essential in the face of rapid change, and no one knows this better than Minnesota’s rural cooperative electric utilities. An innovation themselves nearly a century ago, our rural co-ops were created to ensure that electricity’s benefits were available to farm communities and... Read more »