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President Signs Bill that Presents the Most Significant Action Taken to Address Climate Change

August 20, 2022

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 2030, compared with the current US trajectory, which would lower emissions by up to 35%, according to an analysis […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Brenda Mallory, Climate Change, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Joe Biden, Karen Stokes

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES

American Innovators, Not Regulators, Will Solve Climate Change

October 9, 2021

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 government programs. Yet, our best hope for reducing carbon emissions isn’t new government spending. It’s a technological sea-change – one that can […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Climate Change, Quill Robinson

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES

Climate Change is Already Changing Wisconsin

August 21, 2021

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 already seeing its profound effects on the people of Wisconsin. This storm was just the latest in a series of severe weather […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Alex Lasry, Climate Change

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Calls for Milwaukee County to Go Carbon Neutral, Battle Climate Change

April 17, 2021

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 announced earlier this week. The first resolution focuses on committing Milwaukee County to going carbon neutral by 2050. Additionally, it requests the Director of Sustainability develop a plan […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Climate Change, Hayley Crandall, Marcelia Nicholson, Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition

City of Milwaukee Unveils Solar Energy Project

March 20, 2021

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 people’s mind. Earlier this week, Mayor Tom Barrett, Ald. Scott Spiker (District 13) and other community leaders unveiled the city’s […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Climate Change, Scott Spiker, Solar Power, Tom Barrett, Tom Metcalfe, We Energies

Gov. Evers Signs Order for Task Force on Climate Change

October 19, 2019

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 poor crops and beaches overrun with plastic and oil spills. Instead of simply bearing witness, Salgado decided to do something about it and became […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Climate Change, Mandela Barnes, Tony Evers

Environmental Justice Advocates Say Climate Change Isn’t a ‘White Thing’

October 12, 2019

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 implications of increased pollution like heightened asthma attacks, communities are feeling the impacts of this crisis first and worst. Experts said real solutions to the climate crisis […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Climate Change, Stacy M. Brown

Youth Came to Fight for their Future During International Climate Strike Week

September 28, 2019

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 stronger commitments to fighting climate change. Youth activist Greta Thunberg started this strike alone over a year ago. In August 2018, […]

Popular Interests In This Article: 350 Milwaukee, Climate Change, Nyesha Stone, Rallies

Nation’s Largest Teachers Unions, Others, Prepare for Climate Change Summit

September 21, 2019

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 gathering is scheduled just three days before the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York. Officials at the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) said youth plan […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Climare Change Summit, Climate Change, Stacy M. Brown

Youth Climate Action Team Interrupted Legislators’ Work Day to Bring Awareness to Climate Change

August 3, 2019

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. On July 19, the organization Youth Climate Action Team (YCAT) had a protest in front of City Hall. They disrupted […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Climate Change, Protests, Te'Kyla Miller, Youth Climate Action Team





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