Wisconsin environmental activists attack $10 billion Foxconn deal

(Reuters) - Activists on Tuesday attacked Wisconsin`s plan to waive environmental reviews for Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn`s proposed $10 billion LCD flat-screen factory, calling it a roadmap to destruction of precious state wetlands.

Environmental groups, including Midwest Environmental Advocates and the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters, said the state`s proposal rolls back protections for wetlands, which act as natural filters for drinking water and wildlife habitats, and protect against flooding....

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Ken Notes: Why attack?, we should offer our assistance in keeping Foxconn on the right track. They want a obstruction free expressway to a finished project, we need a clean, safe, environmentally friendly project down the path. These roads are NOT mutually exclusive, Foxconn knows that it can not be out of compliance years from now when the political tide changes so lets help them get there...