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Table of Contents Landmark Climate Policy Faces Growing Claims of Environmental Racism Activists say cap-and-trade has hurt low-income areas and communities of color in California. The Chevron refinery in Richmond has increased its greenhouse gas emissions, even as statewide levels have fallen. Paul Sakuma The Associated Press When California passed its landmark cap-and-trade law in 2006, supporters were hopeful that the program would provide the template for other states—and eventually the federal government—to solve the climate crisis.  Now, many environmental g...

Agriculture industry, environmental advocates and political leaders share goals of Climate Change Task Force report. //end headline wrapper ?> Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes in his office. File photo by Isiah Holmes/Wisconsin Examiner. Adapting to climate change in Wisconsin remains a uniting cause across the state. Climate change related issues have effects on everything from industry to the very cycles of nature. Particularly for states like Wisconsin, which depends economically on agriculture and natural spaces, matters are pressing and the clock is ticking. That’s why on the heels of the gove...

State ag leaders weigh in on climate change task force report Wisconsin State Farmer 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 t...

By Liz Holbrook RHINELANDER, WI (WSAU-WXPR) — Recent data shows winters are on a warming trend in Wisconsin. Climate Central is an independent organization of scientists and journalists focused on climate change and its impact. It recently released its winter report for data from across the country. It breaks it down by state and then regions within states. For the Wausau area, which is the northernmost region listed in Wisconsin, temperatures are up 4 degrees Fahrenheit since 1970. We're also experiencing an average of 12 more days of above-normal temperatures during the winter. "O...

Possible chblt and if you don't remember prewett sued to stop the obama administration push to limit emissions. with me now is paul, he served as white house, climate change task force under president clinton. good morning, last night prewett declared to a group of kentucky coal miners. it is not economically sound to push the coal business. so what's your reaction to his move? >> this is an incredibly short sighted decision by the administration. you know, the epa found in 2009 greenhouse emissions is clear and present danger to the american people. we were reminded of that by the much larger...