Thoughts from my commute
I bicycle for so many reasons, and yesterday morning two circumstances in my daily commute (which is drop-off and pick-up from preschool — I’m one of those fortunate folks whose …
Weekly e-Newsletter
Go Greenway!
Corcoran News reports that the Minneapolis Midtown Greenway was named the best bike path in the U.S. by The Active Times. The 5.5 mile path was lauded for both its …
Sustainability Podcast/Our National Parks
As part of the strategic planning process currently underway at the Alliance, we have been looking at existing sustainability resources in order to identify where we best fit. I get …
“Sustainable seafood a fantasy?”
A recent Salon article suggests sustainable seafood is a fantasy. It quotes ecologist Carl Safina of Blue Ocean Institute: “You can’t rely on anybody selling you fish to be truthful …
Exciting Alliance events at the State Fair!
Join the Alliance at the State Fair! On August 29, from 6:00 to 6:50 p.m., and August 30 from 2:00 to 2:50 p.m. on the Sustainability Stage of the Eco-Experience …
Sustaining rural Minnesota by connecting to the information economy
Aaron Klemz of the Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness makes an eloquent case for an alternative to dependence on resource extraction in the Northwoods. This is an excerpt of …
What’s the energy equivalent of ‘”Know your farmer”?
Solar demand is growing exponentially and some companies see cutting corners as a competitive advantage. The Guardian reports that some solar panel manufacturers are compromising their commitment to recycling in order …
Urban Oasis is a Finalist in the $1 Million Forever Saint Paul Challenge!
Great news! Our Urban Oasis project is one three finalists for The Saint Paul Foundation’s $1 Million Forever Saint Paul Challenge! WE NEED YOUR VOTE and your friends’ votes to …
Asking insurance companies to lead on climate change
The State of Minnesota is asking insurance companies whether they are prepared to meet the risks associated with climate change, both in terms of how they calculate potential liabilities and …
Micheal Bischoff, Minnesota Social Innovation Lab
Thanks for organizing the great sustainability conference this weekend! Thanks for continuing to organize and inspire MN communities toward innovation and resilience!