Bipartisan Wisconsin Task Force on Climate Change Releases Report

Friday, December 11th, 2020 -- 8:18 AM

(AP) -A bipartisan task force that brought together environmentalists, the energy industry and others released its recommendations Wednesday for how Wisconsin might bolster its economy while addressing climate change.

The report from the task force, which was led by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, includes 55 recommendations designed to adapt to climate change and limit its negative impacts while also seeking to improve the economy and tap opportunities for renewable energy and conservation. The recommendations relate to energy, transportation, agriculture, education, forestry, food, jobs and environmental justice.  The initiatives can be enacted through executive action by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers or go through the Republican-led Legislature as part of his state budget or separate bills. The report does not include an estimated cost for the proposals.

The report notes the barriers posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, including financial challenges, but says there remains an “opportunity to stimulate the economy through job creation in clean energy and conservation.”

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