Environment and Energy Committee Senator Marty, Chair Tuesday, January 22, 2013 and Thursday, January 24,

2013 Room 107 Capitol

AGENDA

I. Call to Order on 1/22/13 II. Climate Change Science a. Dr. Mark Seeley, Department of Soil, Water and Climate, University of Minnesota: Climatology and agriculture , surface and sub-surface water, floods, drought, and wildlife impacts b. Paul Douglas, meteorologist and entrepreneur: Climate-related weather trends & the difference between climate and weather c. Dr. John Abraham, thermo-dynamics expert, School of Engineering, University of St. Thomas: History of climate data and how we know what we know III. Climate Change in Minnesota a. Dr. Peter Reich, Regents Professor, Department of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota: Climate challenges facing Minnesota s forests in the coming decades b. Bob Johnson, President, Insurance Federation of Minnesota: Increasing insurance claims due to extreme weather events c. J. Drake Hamilton, Science Policy Director , Fresh Energy: Public interest in climate change d. Will Steger, Polar Explorer: testimonial on impact of global warming across the planet IV. Adjourn

V. Call to Order on 1/24/13 VI. Green House Gas Inventory a. Frank Kohlasch, Air Assessment Section Manager, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency VII. Background on Minnesota Climate Change Advisory Group (MCCAG)

a. David Thornton, Assistant Commissioner Air Policy, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency b. J. Drake Hamilton, non-agency MCCAG member, Fresh Energy VIII. Factors and update on meeting green house gas goals a. Bill Grant, Deputy Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Commerce IX. The impact of and adapting to climate change-related public health issues a. Linda Bruemmer, Division of Environmental Health Director, MN Department of Health X. The economic impact of alternative energy on rural economies a. Jim Nichols, former Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and former Minnesota Senator XI. Adjourn