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\u201cClimate Solutions Surround Us: Starting and Sustaining Your Climate Solutions Journey\u201d<\/strong><\/p> Description:<\/strong>\u00a0While the impacts of climate change are increasingly coming into focus in Minnesota, many of us are left wondering how we can help accelerate\u00a0action and solutions to the challenges of climate change. From collective action to developing a climate solutions mindset, this talk will explore the multitude of opportunities we all have to help accelerate climate action in our communities, and beyond.\u00a0<\/p> Dr. Heidi Roop<\/a> is the Director of the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership<\/a>. She is also an Assistant Professor of Climate Science and Extension Specialist at the University, and also serves as the Director for Knowledge Transfer for the NSF-funded COLDEX Science and Technology Center<\/a>. Her research and Extension programs combine cutting-edge climate science and effective science communication to increase the use and integration of climate change information in decision-making at a range of scales\u2014from city and state to national and international levels. Her climate science research takes her around the world from Antarctica to California to the shores of Lake Superior. Her recent science communication efforts were focused on her book,\u00a0The Climate Action Handbook<\/em><\/a>, which outlines in a highly visual format, everyday ways we can contribute to collective and individual climate solutions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail <\/strong><\/p> The Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail is an in-development trail modeled on the Superior Hiking Trail and other long-distance backpacking trails that volunteers are working to build from west of Chatfield to the Mississippi River south of Brownsville. Marty Walsh will present on the volunteer efforts to build the trail, including working with state and local governments, private landowners, and supporting non-profits.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Climate Solutions Surround Us: Starting and Sustaining Your Climate Solutions Journey<\/strong><\/p> Keynote Speaker Dr. Heidi Roop, PhD<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Home Electrification with Heat Pumps<\/strong><\/p> Is your furnace, A\/C, or water heater getting to the end of its life and needing a replacement? We\u2019ll cover the basics of how heat pumps work, options available today, things to consider for your situation, finding the right contractor, and what to expect after you get it installed.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Climate Leadership for Everyone<\/strong><\/p> Grab your Climate Action Handbook and join us for an active learning workshop to build your own personal climate action toolbox. We\u2019ll uncover our unique climate action superpowers, build confidence in our ability to talk about climate productively, and identify impactful strategies for policy advocacy. All ages, skills and abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Solar Energy for Your Home or Business<\/strong><\/p> Is solar right for you? Does solar work in Minnesota? How much energy can it produce? What are the costs? What incentives are available? Is there maintenance? Come learn the answers to these questions and more. There will be many photos of installations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Urban Water Conservation and Native Landscapes<\/strong><\/p> Learn about what you can do in your own back yard to conserve water and beautify your landscape with pollinator friendly planting and alternative lawn ideas.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Pass on gas: Stop Pollution Inside AND Out<\/strong><\/p> Fossil fuel combustion in our homes and buildings is an overlooked contributor to public health harms and the climate crisis. Join us to learn about the negative impacts on human health and the climate, the disproportionate effect on vulnerable populations, and what we can do to help.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t A More Perfect Food System: Spotlight on Brands Leading the Way & How They’re Doing It <\/strong><\/p> How brands are consciously creating great food using thoughtful sourcing, unique ingredients, and linking back to the farms that grow it. Learn from a product developer about how products get to store shelves with considerations for making a more sustainable food system.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Building Community Resilience<\/strong><\/p> Building community resilience is our best response to the looming economic, energy, and environmental challenges of the 21st century. We can build a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable world for all\u2014if we have a true understanding of the nature of the challenges, employ systems and resilience thinking, and act with courage, creativity, humility, and humanity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\tSpeaker Series<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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