Cool Idea: Community group for climate change information

Cool Planet is a community science-oriented organization located in Edina, Minnesota which "... strives to strengthen and empower the community of Edina by providing fun and engaging opportunities for citizens to join together in local homegrown solutions to climate change."

Interesting idea. If you are in the Edina Area or are just interested in local community organization and science, check out their home page.

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