Renewable Natural Gas (RNG): Reality vs Rhetoric
December 8, 2020
We are in the midst of a climate crisis, so it makes sense to explore all options for a just transition away from fossil fuels. But in the rush to solve the crisis, we must take care not to embrace solutions that provide only limited, short-term...
Reconnection, Revitalization, and Restitution for I-94 Communities
December 4, 2020
Saint Paul’s historic Rondo neighborhood is a thriving, diverse community and home to many immigrant families and Black owned businesses. But Rondo also has a history shaped by racist highway construction, and right now we have a chance to right...
Campaign Teams Update - November 2020
November 24, 2020
Campaign teams advocate for legislative change on environmental issues.
The Northland Could Save Millions If Minnesota Power Replaces Coal With Clean Energy
November 23, 2020
In a new paper released today, analysis by Sierra Club shows that Minnesota Power could save customers millions of dollars by retiring both the Clay Boswell coal plant and replacing that power with a clean energy portfolio that includes wind, solar...
Stewards Update - November 2020
November 23, 2020
Stewards advocate for policies related to water, forests, and wildlife - updates on their latest meetings and research.
Environmental Justice Advisory Group Resigns Following Line 3 Permitting Decision
November 17, 2020
On Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, the majority of the members of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Environmental Justice Advisory Group resigned in protest of the MPCA's decision to provide a permit to Enbridge to expand their Line 3 pipeline.
Walz Administration Ignores Line 3 Threat to Clean Water, Climate, and Communities
November 13, 2020
Today, ignoring evidence about the serious threat Enbridge’s Line 3 tar sands pipeline would pose to Minnesota’s clean water, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Commissioner Laura Bishop approved a water crossing permit allowing the...
Electing Climate & Water Champions in Minnesota
November 12, 2020
We make Minnesota just and sustainable for all — Black and white, Native and newcomer, urban and rural.
Stop Line 3 - Call Governor Walz
November 11, 2020
A major Line 3 permitting decision is happening this week. If the MPCA says "yes" construction could start next week. Call the Governor at 202-750-2411 to tell him: Stand with the people of Minnesota, deny pollution and deny Line 3.
Minnesota Sierra Club Statement on 2020 Elections
November 4, 2020
Minnesotans turned out in historically high numbers to vote in the November 3 election. In response the Sierra Club North Star Chapter issued the following statement from State Director Margaret Levin.