Unnatural Gas: Challenging Methane Gas Proposals at the PUC
Join us for our virtual lunch and learn, Unnatural Gas: Challenging Methane Gas Proposals at the PUC on Friday, May 31 at noon! Given our state’s goal to phase out all carbon-based energy, it is critical that climate justice voices are heard in the public comment process to challenge utility companies’ use of this carbon-producing…
Laugh & Learn: Improv Benefit w/Tane Danger & the Theatre of Public Policy
Come laugh and learn with 66-year-old Donna Minter (aka Grammy) as she shares her Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) to ride across America in Fall 2024 and raise $500,000! This improv comedy extravaganza will be hosted by Tane Danger and the Theater of Public Policy to discover Grammy's BHAG to ride her bicycle from San…
CO2 Pipelines in Minnesota: Fossil Fuel’s Quiet Game Plan for Drilling More Oil
Carbon dioxide pipelines are being sold as a necessary part of meeting our climate goals. What industry representatives don't like to mention is that that compressed CO2 will likely end up in oil wells in North Dakota to push out more oil – a process called Enhanced Oil Recovery. We know that a safe and…
Clean Heat by 2040: What will it take to get there?
ZoomMinnesota has made a commitment to being carbon-free in our electricity production, but many of us are still using natural gas to heat our homes. Despite the fact that there are more sustainable ways to keep our homes warm like heat pumps or electric heat, most of the policy and physical infrastructure in our state…
How is Climate Change Affecting Our Investments?
ZoomWe know that climate disruption is having an effect on both our present and our future, but many of the places where we and our state are investing money aren’t taking those realities into account. In fact, 17 states across the county, influenced by fossil fuel interests, have passed laws barring their State Investment Boards…
Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser
Roxy's Cabaret 1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, United StatesJoin us for an evening of drag queen bingo to support MNIPL! Local legends Nina DiAngelo and Monica West will host 10 bingo games and regale us with humor and some drag performances between games! Reusable bingo boards will be available for $10 each (so you can play all 10 games with one board), and…
Better Bonding for Better Buildings
ZoomInnovation in building materials techniques is on the rise – from carbon-free cement and steel to fossil-fuel-free heating. Can we use our state bonding investments to start to build better? Please join us for a webinar about how we can use state bonding investments to build better now while spurring industry advancements! CLICK HERE TO…
Spirit of Water 2024
Hidden Falls Regional Park 1313 Hidden Falls Dr., St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin us for a celebration with Mississippi River! Gather with us to connect, play, learn, pray, celebrate, and honor the spirit of water. There will be a community celebration featuring speakers, music, booths, food, art, and play areas for children. These partners are co-presenting the event: Resilient Indigenous Sisters Engaging (R.I.S.E. Coalition) United Theological Seminary…
Lake Street Solar Info Session
Lundstrum Performing Arts Lundstrum Performing Arts, 1617 N 2nd St, Minneapolis, United StatesInterested in decarbonizing but unsure of how to pay for it? Learn more about how your small business, non-profit, or faith, spiritual, or religious community can go solar for zero…
People Not Polluters Webinar
ZoomMNIPL is part of a new project called People Not Polluters to highlight serious regulatory failures and show that Minnesota state agencies are not living up to their responsibilities. Join…