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What is the real role of mining in the green economy? 

MCEA first earned a spot on the national list in 2021 and recently learned of its inclusion on the 2022 list as well. MCEA ranked 11th of 50 nonprofits honored across the country.

Learn about data driven climate solutions for the state of Minnesota.

See several ways you can celebrate Earth Week 2022 both in-person and virtually!

MCEA will make the case that violations of Minnesota law and rules resulted in a fatally flawed permit that doesn’t protect our water or the people downstream.  

Recycling reduces the need for new mining and provides a sustainable source of minerals needed for the transition to clean energy.

Demand projections for minerals used in clean energy technologies tell an incomplete story about mining’s role in the green economy.

In a big win for ratepayers and the climate, the RUS granted MCEA and our allies’ request to study NTEC’s climate impacts from burning fossil fuels for the next 30 years.

Take action on toxic PFAS, get up to speed on Milepost 7, and more!

Local residents are joining the effort to stop one of the biggest factory feedlots in Winona County from getting even bigger and increasing its threat to drinking water in the area’s unique karst landscape.