By Karen Stokes The President hailed the Inflation Reduction Act as he signed it on Tuesday as the “final piece” of his domestic agenda. It is projected to lower US emissions by up to 44% by … [Read more...]
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American Innovators, Not Regulators, Will Solve Climate Change
By Quill Robinson President Joe Biden has pledged to cut America’s greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. He intends to meet this ambitious target through a wave of new federal spending and … [Read more...]
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Climate Change is Already Changing Wisconsin
By Alex Lasry Last week’s severe weather, that knocked out power for tens of thousands of people across Southeast Wisconsin, is just the latest proof that climate change is real, and we are … [Read more...]
Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Calls for Milwaukee County to Go Carbon Neutral, Battle Climate Change
By Hayley Crandall The Committee on Parks, Energy, and Environment has recommended adoption of two climate change combat proposals sponsored by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, a press release … [Read more...]
City of Milwaukee Unveils Solar Energy Project
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Climate change isn’t a new idea, nor is the use of clean and renewable energy, but in recent years the topic has generated more momentum and has been on the forefront of … [Read more...]
Gov. Evers Signs Order for Task Force on Climate Change
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Stephanie Salgado, 18, is no stranger to the devastating affects of climate change. In her home country of Honduras, Salgado saw farmers struggle to buy food because of … [Read more...]
Environmental Justice Advocates Say Climate Change Isn’t a ‘White Thing’
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The climate crisis is real. From the devastating extreme weather events made worse by climate change to the public health … [Read more...]
Youth Came to Fight for their Future During International Climate Strike Week
By Nyesha Stone On Sept. 20, over 4 million people around the world went on strike. The goal was to demand leaders, who were heading to the United Nations Climate Action Summit, to have … [Read more...]
Nation’s Largest Teachers Unions, Others, Prepare for Climate Change Summit
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Young people from around the country are expected to unite to help fight climate change on Friday, September 20. The … [Read more...]
Youth Climate Action Team Interrupted Legislators’ Work Day to Bring Awareness to Climate Change
By Te’kyla Miller Climate change in Milwaukee is a big deal, and since the youth feel the adults aren’t helping enough, young people have taken it into their own hands to do something about it. … [Read more...]