Capitol Climate Connections

In this episode of the Capitol Climate Connections podcast, Rep. Patty Acomb and Rep. Jamie Long discuss the state of clean energy in Minnesota with Ellen Anderson, the Climate and Energy Director for the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, and Allen Gleckner, the Lead Director of Clean Electricity at Fresh Energy.

We're back for season two of the Capitol Climate Connections podcast! The first episode is about our ambitious plan to invest $1 billion in initiatives that will help mitigate and prevent climate change. Chris Conry from the 100% Campaign joined us to talk about the plan and some of the exciting initiatives it contains.

In this episode, Rep. Acomb and Rep. Long talk with high school juniors Annie Chen and Indigo Davitt-Liu and Na Choih, a Climate Generation staff member who works with them and other youth activists. These dedicated Minnesotans are advocating for climate solutions at the Legislature, in their schools, and in their communities.

Bob Blake, founder and CEO of Solar Bear, joins the show to talk about the many benefits of solar energy.