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Upcoming Events

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September MCAP Webinar - Mental Health & Climate Change: Adaptation strategies from the counselor to the community

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September 20, 2022 Noon to 1:00 p.m. CT

Join MCAP Climate Resilience Researcher Brenda Hoppe along with colleagues Leah Prussia (College of St. Scholastica) and Christie Manning (Macalester College) to learn about the mental health risks of climate change and community-based strategies to create "active hope," positive engagement, and effective solutions. 


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August MCAP Webinar - Reducing Carbon Emissions from Buildings: A Systems Approach

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August 16, 2022 Noon to 1:00 p.m. CT

Elizabeth Turner and Imani Mosher from Precipitate will share their approach to reducing carbon emissions in the built environment.


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Changing the Narrative: Climate Stories for Justice

By Change Narrative LLC

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August 5 - 13, 2022

Climate storytelling is taking the stage at the MN Fringe Festival this Aug 2022. Please join this celebration of community and hear from inspiring Twin-Cities-based climate justice organizers sharing powerful stories, music, art, and poetry to spark action.

Learn More & Get Tickets: https://minnesotafringe.org/2022-show-information/changing-the-narrative-climate-stories-for-justice



 

MCAP News

New Article Examines Climate Data Needs in the U.S. Corn Belt

March 7, 2023

This new article led by MCAP Postdoctoral Associate, Dr. Suzanne Clark, examines climate information needs and priorities of stakeholders in the U.S. Corn Belt. 


A Call to Climate Action: Book launch and talk with MCAP Director Dr. Heidi Roop

March 3, 2023

Join us on Tuesday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. at The Bell Museum to celebrate the release of The Climate Action Handbook, a new book by MCAP Director, Dr. Heidi Roop that shows us WHY we need to take action now to combat climate change and HOW through easy-to-understand language and stunning infographics. 


MCAP Director, Heidi Roop, Featured in CBS Climate Change Series

February 21, 2023

David Schechter, host of CBS's "On the Dot" interviews MCAP Director Heidi Roop and others about the impacts of climate change on the winter season and how it is affecting our communities. 


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