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ENEWS: Intersections of climate, race, and economic inequalities
Intersections of climate, race, and economic inequalities In the recent heat waves rolling across the country, we thought it may be another important time to bring up the intersections between climate & the environment, race, and economic inequality. “Racism is magnifying the deadly impact of rising city heat” from Nature details the relationships between extreme weather impact and inequalities. It includes climate researc... Read More
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ENEWS: MN Equity Map & upcoming events
MN Equity Map & social media series We are searching for more stories to add to our Minnesota Equity Map! It functions as a platform to both highlight regional, racial, and environmental equity work happening around the state and connect people who want to create change in their communities. We hope to fill this map with enough stories that it can serve as a powerful tool of collaboration and legislative advocacy. Please fill out... Read More
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ENEWS: Economic disparities, community development & more
New Federal Reserve Bank tool A new tool from the Federal Reserve Bank shows how much money state economies would gain if race and gender gaps were to close. The estimates are based on data from 2005-2019 and represent “how much gross domestic product (GDP) would have increased each year by eliminating racial and gender gaps in earnings, hours worked, educational attainment, and employment.” A Federal Reserve wo... Read More
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ENEWS: What’s happening in the MN Legislature?
Where we’re at in the Minnesota Legislature As we’re entering the final days of this legislative session, here are some of the key matters occurring. You can expect a more comprehensive wrap-up of the legislative session in upcoming newsletters. More federal funding for Minnesota than expected: The U.S. Treasury recently announced guidance on how states could use funding from the American Rescue Plan. Minnesota... Read More
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ENEWS: Minnesota Climate Change
Minnesota climate change For the last week of April, we are maintaining our focus on climate change and the environment. We’ll take a closer look at climate change in Minnesota— one of the fastest-warming places in the U.S.— where we have seen the climate warm by 2.9 degrees Fahrenheit between 1895 and 2017, with the more drastic shifts happening in most recent years. Additionally, this article from MPR&nbs... Read More
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Climate Change · Environment · Government · Greater Minnesota · E-News · By Growth & Justice
