MINNESOTA

This WEBSITE has been CONSOLIDATED into the InterFaith Creation Care South Metro (ICCSM) website as of 2/2022 found at http://iccsmtc.blogspot.com/ .  Please check it out for updated information on our group.

God's creation is sometimes viewed on a large scale or whole

world picture.  This page is devoted to showing how the changes to our environment caused by climate change, that are impacting our future, can be seen at the state and local level as well.  Actions we are taking to offset the effects are also shown.

These are websites and articles covering what is happening in our region, state and local communities.


WEBSITES___________________________________________

Clean Energy Resource Teams website. 
Act to implement on-the-ground solutions and save energy in the Metro and Southwest regions of MN.
http://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/

Energy-Smart at the DNR Minnesota website
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is a leader in energy efficiency in the state.  They are dedicated to the use of renewable energy and energy conservation strategies to reduce the DNR's carbon footprint and energy costs.  Learn about energy-smart at the DNR, the environmental and economic benefits and what you can do yourself.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/energysmart/index.html

Climate Change and Minnesota from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/climate_change_info/index.html
Climate Change site gives multiple links to reports prepared by the Department of Natural Resources for Minnesota on what is happening in Minnesota.

Adapting to a Changing Climate.  Website prepared by Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) with multiple links to reports that support the statement.  Climate Change is already occurring in Minnesota and is affecting our state's economic, and social systems.
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?option=com_k2&Itemid=541&id=1029&layout=item&view=item

Midwest Energy News.  This website launched in 2010 is a nonprofit news site dedicated to keeping stakeholders, policy makers, and citizens informed of the important changes taking place as the Midwest shifts from fossil fuels to a clean energy system.
http://midwestenergynews.com/

Midwest Climate Impacts and Adaptation Examples.
Report produced by United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/impacts-adaptation/midwest.html

Fresh Energy website.  This is an organization devoted to drawing attention to renewable energy sources in Minnesota.
http://fresh-energy.org/

ARTICLES__________________________


How Climate Change Will Impact Minnesota by Mike Mosedale, MplsStPaul magazine, 7/8/2019.  "Ready for a Minnesota that's hot, wet and smells like cilantro?  Here's what the future holds for our wild places -- and your backyard."
http://mspmag.com/arts-and-culture/climate-change-minnesota/#bwca

Let's Go Fly a Kite by Emilie Bouvier, Minneapolis Area Synod of ELCA, 5/2018.
http://mpls-synod.org/2018/05/lets-fly-kite/

Minneapolis is using Electric Bills to fight Climate Change by Adam Belz, Star Tribune, 12/16/2017.
http://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-is-using-electric-bills-to-fight-climate-change/464650183/

Let's Make Minnesota a Climate Leader by Jamie Long, MINNPOST, 12/15/2017.
https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2017/12/lets-make-minnesota-climate-leader

Nearly a Quarter of Willmar's power is renewable by Shelby Lindrud, West Central Tribune, Willmar, MN, December 14, 2016.
http://www.wctrib.com/news/local/4179422-nearly-quarter-willmars-power-renewable

More "Mega rains", tick diseases on tap for Minnesota, report says by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press. Published in Twin Cities Pioneer Press, December 13, 2016.
http://www.twincities.com/2016/12/12/more-mega-rains-tick-diseases-on-tap-for-minnesota-report-says/

Community solar exploding in Minnesota by Daniel Cusick, Minnesota Energy News, 6/28/2016.
http://midwestenergynews.com/2016/06/28/community-solar-exploding-in-minnesota/

Encouraging article on how community solar is expanding quicker than anticipated in Minnesota.

Region's Clean Energy Getting Greener  by
Tom Cherveny, West Central Tribune, Willmar, MN. 3/11/2016
http://www.wctrib.com/news/region/3985431-regions-clean-energy-getting-greener

This article discusses why "more than ever before the "green" in clean energy stands for greenbacks" especially in rural Minnesota.

Minnesota is Where You Will Find The New Solar Gold Rush by Ucilia Wang 6/15/15
http://www.forbes.com/sites/uciliawang/2015/06/17/minnesota-is-where-you-will-find-the-new-gold-rush-for-solar/

Climate Change is culprit in decline of Minnesota walleye.

Josephine Marcotty, May 2, 2015, Star Tribune.  As state's lakes warm, walleye's cold water prey fish lose ground and resort owners pay price.
http://www.startribune.com/climate-change-is-a-culprit-in-walleye-s-decline/302314741/?stfeature=S

This is a great article addressing walleye fishing in Minnesota and what we can expect as our state climate warms.

Minnesota struggles to slow deforestation, protect water.
Josephine Marcotty, February 1, 2015, Start Tribune.
http://www.startribune.com/forests-give-way-to-fields-part-of-high-stakes-transformation/290436161/
This article points out that deforestation is not only a problem in other countries but in Minnesota as well.