Climate Change Update
Studies
UW Madison: Abrupt climate change more common than believed.
The Carbon Boom: State and National Trends in Carbon Dioxide Emissions Since 1990, April 12, 2007.
Press Releases/Reports
Governor Doyle and German Officials Agree to Cooperative Actions on Energy and Climate Change: Press Release, Sept. 2008.
Wisconsin’s Strategy for Reducing Global Warming: Governor’s Task Force on Global Warming, July 2008. Final Report to Governor Jim Doyle.
WMC Applauds Ozone Redesignation Submittal: WMC Press Release, June 14, 2007.
Over 400 Prominent Scientists Disputed Man-Made Global Warming Claims in 2007: U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Minority Staff Report, Dec. 20, 2007. Scientists Debunk “Consensus.”
News Articles
Climate change to increase chances of flooding, disease, researchers say: Madison Capital Times, Oct. 7, 2008.
Global warming affecting state’s weather, scientist says: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 12, 2008.
Ozone alerts may shoot up: Wisconsin State Journal, July 6, 2008.
With ozone alert, Dane County acts: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 5, 2008.
Climate change will have major effect on our lakes, says speaker: Ashland Daily Press, June 30, 2008.
Report links terrorism, climate: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 25, 2008.
Event marks release of environmental report: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, June 18, 2008.
A pretty good start (opinion): Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 15, 2008.
Menomonie joins Madison, 16 other state cities in global warming fight: Madison Capital Times, May 20, 2008.
Region stays on polluted list: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 19, 2008.
Poll: State residents not worried about global warming: La Crosse Tribune, May 1, 2008.
Climate looms for legislators: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 11, 2008.
New approach may alter environmental regulation: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 9, 2008.
Scientists collaborate on Wisconsin climate change initiative: The Daily Cardinal, Feb. 5, 2008.
New ozone status sought: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 27, 200 EPA to be asked to ease business rules.
Stopping Global Climate Change: Guest Column by Mark Miller and Tia Nelson, Apr. 10, 2007.
Global warming prognosis is bleak: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Apr. 6, 2007.
Clean coal becomes goal: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Apr. 5, 2007.
Climate ruling faults EPA: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Apr. 5, 2007.
Scientists: Lake ice measures global warming: Janesville Gazette, Mar. 31, 2007.
Lost world climates predicted: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Mar. 26, 2007.
State can be at forefront of reducing greenhouse gases (opinion): Appleton Post-Crescent, Mar. 20, 2007.
DNR eyes rules to cut mercury emissions: Madison Capital Times, Mar. 16, 2007.
Automakers visit D.C., discuss global warming: Marshfield News Herald, Mar. 15, 2007.
Top CEOs Join Fight For Climate Change: Madison Capital Times, Feb. 21, 2007.
Wis. could become second state to require fewer greenhouse gases: Fond du Lac Reporter, Feb. 15, 2007.
Ziegelbauer skeptical of climate bill: Manitowoc Herald Times, Feb. 15, 2007.
Bill calls for 25% emissions cut: Madison Capital Times, Feb. 15, 2007.
State may help ERCO out: Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Feb. 15, 2007.
Global warming hits unexpected cold snap (opinion): La Crosse Tribune, Feb. 11, 2007.
It's real. It's here. It's time to tackle this problem (opinion): Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 10, 2007.
No, the question is far from being settled (opinion): Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 10, 2007.
With warming comes warning: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 2, 2007.
Doyle proposes global warming task force: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jan. 28, 2007.
Minnesota lawmakers say environment not a budget priority now: La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 27, 2007.
State board approves making utilities slash foul emissions: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jan. 24, 2007.
Good news on air quality, but lungs still must breathe (opinion): Manitowoc Herald Times, Jan. 24, 2007