Join J. Drake Hamilton and Will Steger for a free public forum in Clearwater, Minnesota.

On August 21, attend a free forum on climate change featuring Fresh Energy’s J. Drake Hamilton.

Today, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, on behalf of over 100 Minnesota citizens, filed a request for an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Minnesota Power’s proposal to spend $350 million to continue operating one coal burning unit at its Boswell Energy Center—known as unit 4.

Following a confirmation hearing this morning before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Fresh Energy, a supporter of federal clean air and climate safeguards, announced its strong support for Environmental Protection Agency nominee Gina McCarthy.

On March 14, the League of Women Voters of Minneapolis will present a free public forum on climate change and its worldwide impact at Mayflower Community Congregational UCC in south Minneapolis.

On Sunday, March 31, J. Drake Hamilton will join the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis to discuss current action to curb carbon pollution and how Minnesotans can help.

On April 18, join Paul Douglas and J. Drake Hamilton as they talk about our changing weather, the science behind it, and what you can do about it.

On April 23, J. Drake Hamilton will speak on climate change and clean energy solutions at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Mankato, Minnesota.

On February 28, Cynthia Hopkins will take the Walker Art Center stage for an evening of conversation, science, and song about climate change. Joining Hopkins are Patrick Hamilton, director of Global Change Initiatives at the Science Museum of Minnesota, climate scientist Peter Snyder, and meteorologist/entrepreneur Paul Douglas.

Coal-burning power plants are Minnesota’s number one source of carbon pollution. Last week, we learned that two of the state’s most coal-dependent utilities will begin to move away from coal and the carbon, mercury, and other pollution it creates.