Environmental factors have an enormous impact on Minnesota’s public health and economy, including impacts on human health as a result of increased pollution, increased prevalence of disease, and extreme temperatures. We track data on air quality and greenhouse gas emissions to better understand how Minnesota’s environment is contributing to our state's well-being, now and into the future.
Fast facts
The Twin Cities metro area had good air quality less than 4 out of 10 days
Fine particulates were the most common pollutants.
37
%
137
million tons
Amount of Minnesota's greenhouse gas emissions in a year
That translates into 24 tons of greenhouse gas emissions per person. Greenhouse gas emissions are lower than in 2004, but fall short of goals set by the Next Generation Energy Act.
Three economic sectors are responsible for three-quarters of greenhouse gas emissions
Transportation, electrical utility, and agriculture account for 66% of greenhouse gas emissions in Minnesota.
66
%
Key measures
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