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Signs of progress: What Minnesota is doing to improve air quality
Between 2008 and 2013, fine particle pollution in Minnesota decreased by about 10 percent. Ozone pollution rates remained unchanged.
Robert Moffitt
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As greenhouse emissions from power plants decline, a new focus on vehicles
Vehicle exhaust now represents the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Minnesota. Here are some things we can do to reduce them.
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Ken Bone asked a good question, and Minnesota has the answer
Cleaner energy, healthier air and a strong economy — it’s the type of answer to our energy policy questions that many Americans have been waiting to hear.
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Minnesota’s prescription for cleaner power: Make sure public-health aspect is considered
Physicians, nurses, researchers and other health professionals need to have their voices heard as Minnesota decides how it will cut air pollution levels over the next 15 years.
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Climate change is a daunting challenge, but Minnesota still has healthy choices
We must support the expansion of renewable energy, efficiency standards and flexible solutions to air pollution and climate change in Minnesota.
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Why we still need alternative fuels when gas is cheap
One thing is certain: Alternative fuels are driving change in Minnesota. Change for the better.
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Taking steps to curb climate change would have a big impact on public health
Too often, health impacts are left out of the conversation on climate change.
