5.1.12 // Join Clean Water Action on May 1 for a discussion about the future of renewable energy in Minnesota. Speakers include Deanna White, state director from Clean Water Action, J. Drake Hamilton, science policy advisor from Fresh Energy, and Michelle Schroeder with GreenStep Cities.

5.5.12 – 5.6.12 // For over 10 years, thousands of Minnesotans have made the Living Green Expo an annual tradition. This family-friendly event is one of the largest and most successful green events of its kind!

5.8.12 // Join Clean Water Action on May 8 for a discussion about the future of renewable energy in Minnesota. Speakers include Deanna White, state director from Clean Water Action, J. Drake Hamilton, science policy director from Fresh Energy, and Michelle Schroeder with GreenStep Cities.

5.17.12 // J. Drake Hamilton is the keynote speaker at the League of Women Voters’ annual dinner.

Fossil fuels — oil and coal and natural gas — are the central energy source of the world’s economy. No wonder there’s a credibility problem with swapping the old system for a new one, in spite of abundant evidence that the Earth’s climate will change radically due to carbon pollution from those fossil fuels.

Energy news across the Midwest this week covered everything from offshore floating wind turbines to the affect of LEDs on milk production.

Shopping for a home that’s energy efficient isn’t always easy. While hardwood floors, two-car garages, and swimming pools are typical searchable attributes, energy efficiency data and green building certifications are not so easily found.

The automobile has long been an inextricable aspect of American culture, symbolizing freedom and autonomy. Increasingly, more and more of us are seeking transportation options. As our communities, markets, and priorities change, will the country’s transportation system keep up?

Different types of transitways offer subtle but important distinctions. The best choice for a community depends on local context, needs, and opportunities. Our infographic lays it all out.

Even the best infrastructure improvement ideas can go unrealized without the necessary support. For transitway development, that means public investment, community engagement, and visionary planning.