By Kate Ellis, 1Sky Minnesota organizer, Fresh Energy

Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes…and environmental groups too, it seems! My best, non-scientific estimation is that Minnesota has over 200 groups that are in some way doing their part to fight for the environment. Whether it is clean water issues, faith responsibility, energy, gardening, wildlife, or any of the other myriad groups involved in environmental protection, we in Minnesota have perfected the art of organizing for the environment.

So if I suggested adding one more group to the list some might say enough is enough. But what if I told you that this organization wasn’t really an organization at all—that the goal of this group isn’t to replicate efforts everyone else is already working on, but to draw them all together, organize, and speak with one unified, influential voice for policies that protect Minnesota’s climate and environment. Sound good? Well, let me introduce you to 1Sky Minnesota.

1Sky is building a national movement at the scale of the climate challenge by communicating a pro-active vision, and advocating a clear, simple set of goals and policy initiatives: create green jobs, institute science-based reductions in global warming pollution levels, and establish a moratorium on new coal plants.

Fresh Energy is partnering with 1Sky in Minnesota to bring together a diverse range of individuals and organizations in a collaborative effort to get our leaders to take action on these global warming solutions. With the help of many leaders and groups, 1Sky has already gained the support of elected officials, student and business groups, faith-based institutions, as well as organizations focused on health, civil society, and the environment–not to mention a coalition of tens of thousands of individual citizens.

We would love to have your organization add its voice to our coalition. Together, we can convince our leaders to chart a new direction—away from the worst consequences of global warming and toward a new era of economic prosperity! If you or your organization would like to get involved or volunteer drop Kate Ellis at Fresh Energy a line: 651-294-7143 or ellis@fresh-energy.org. Here’s to fighting together to protect our environment!

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