As Global Temperatures Rise, Wisconsin`s Local Governments Seek Climate Change Solutions

A report released this week by a United Nations panel on climate change says steps must be taken soon to avoid more severe heat, drought and flooding as temperatures around the globe rise. Local governments in Wisconsin are looking at ways to address and adapt to climate change as President Donald Trump has backed away from pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In the report, researchers say carbon dioxide emissions need to be cut almost in half from 2010 levels in the next 12 years to limit the worst effects of climate change and environmental damage...

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Ken Notes: The solution will be to work with the power companies. Communities have land and buildings that these power companies need to build infrastructure and collection facilities. This will facilitate larger and more efficient collection and distribution.