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Midwest

The Midwest leads U.S. emissions, here’s why

If it were ranked as an independent country, the Midwest would be the fifth largest emitter in the world. Let’s dive into a few reasons why.

Published March 25, 2025
Categorized as Public Affairs Tagged clean energy future, emissions, Midwest

Why the Midwest and North matter most

Global climate change can feel overwhelming, but there is a lot we can and must do here in Minnesota and the Midwest to put us on the path to a healthy future.

Published March 15, 2022
Categorized as Recent News Tagged Midwest

Crucial Climate Advocacy for Minnesota and America

Join J. Drake Hamilton for a free, online event about what we as Minnesotans can do individually and collectively to drive climate solutions at home and beyond.

November 8 | The Vital Importance of Rapid Decarbonization in the American Midwest (COP26)

J. Drake Hamilton is leading an event with other Midwest leaders at COP26 about how crucial the Midwest is to U.S. emissions reduction goals. Watch the post-event recording!

November 8 | Bold, Ambitious Actions in the Midwestern United States (COP26)

Tune in as J. Drake Hamilton and other Midwest leaders speak LIVE from COP26 in Glasgow on November 8 at 10 a.m. Central!

MISO’s long-term planning will play a key role in decarbonization

With long term planning for new transmission projects currently underway, Minnesota’s grid operator, MISO, is working to plan a future-proof electric grid.

Published June 15, 2021
Categorized as Clean Electricity Tagged decarbonize, electric grid, energy marketplace, energy markets, FERC, grid, long range transmission planning, LTRP, Midwest, MISO, planning, transmission, transmission capacity, Walz

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