Some of the millions of pieces of micro plastics from Lake Hiawatha
Thanks to those who joined us for
The Story of Plastic film and our BIPOC panel!
Thanks to Janiece Watts, Fresh Energy; Marco Hernandez, COPALMN; State Senator Jeff Hayden; MN Rep Frank Hornstein; Kyle Samejima from MCA and Kristel Porter from MN Renewable Now; and the executive producer, Stiv Wilson!
We learned the ugly truth behind the global plastic pollution crisis that devastates our planet and communities, with harsher impacts on marginalized communities, from the moment the fossil fuels come out of the ground .
We need urgent action at the corporate, government and individual level and you can help. Please join us, MN Renewable Now, BIPOC Table and other citizens and organizations for our Zero Waste Action Movement Meeting on Monday June 1, 2020.
Details here.
COVID 19 Response from Minneapolis Climate Action:
Please click here for information on how you can help make masks for health care workers according to CDC guidelines, request masks for a clinic, or to donate fabric.
Our MissionTo inspire and empower our neighbors to action with innovative climate solutions.
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Our Values
We focus on programs which are relevant, action-oriented, inclusive, local, community-based, and innovative
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Our VisionMinneapolis as a national climate leader, with an active and informed citizenry.
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Minneapolis Climate Action's Commitment to Environmental Equity
Minneapolis Climate Action is committed to addressing the intersection of climate change and economic, social, and racial disparities, and working closely with partners who understand this interface. We realize that the existing infrastructure has created systemic inequity and our programs are designed to express our understanding of this complex issue. We seek to disrupt these institutions in light of the climate emergency, and we seek to do so in a way that is equitable for all in accordance with the 17 Principles of Environmental Justice adopted at the First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit.
Minneapolis Climate Action is committed to addressing the intersection of climate change and economic, social, and racial disparities, and working closely with partners who understand this interface. We realize that the existing infrastructure has created systemic inequity and our programs are designed to express our understanding of this complex issue. We seek to disrupt these institutions in light of the climate emergency, and we seek to do so in a way that is equitable for all in accordance with the 17 Principles of Environmental Justice adopted at the First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit.