“ Warming of the climate system is unequivocal, as is now evident from observations of increases in global air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice and rising average sea level.” – Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Climate Change 2007: Synthesis Report

Focusing on the movement to slow global warming, we work with elected officials at the state, regional, national and international level to create sound energy policies. We support state campaigns such as H.I.R.E. (Healthcare, Infrastructure and Renewable Energy) Minnesota, Clean Energy Minnesota, national cam- paigns such as 1sky and 350.org. We also work with our allies and partners to support biofuel investment and solar energy for Minnesota, clean car standards, and investment in green jobs.

OVERARCHING GOAL:
WSF’s overarching goal in its policy efforts is to form consensus and alignment among key constituencies to enable policy changes in the U.S. that will enable global agreements, creating energy solutions and con- servation strategies to avoid the worst consequences of global warming.