- Governor Evers delivered a State of the State address outlining major climate initiatives for Wisconsin, which included a goal to achieve 100% clean energy by 2050, the creation of a Climate Action Council and a focus on climate justice.
- The governor also announced plans to invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency, and support for sustainable agriculture and conservation practices.
- Wisconsin leaders, including representatives from the environment, business, and energy sectors, applauded the governor’s actions to address the climate crisis.
- The initiatives aim to create a cleaner and more sustainable future for the state, and demonstrate Wisconsin’s commitment to tackling the challenges of climate change.
By WISPOLITICS | January 25, 2023
MADISON, Wis. – Climate leaders from across Wisconsin cheered Governor Tony Evers’ bold climate investments announced in his State of the State address last night, including funding for the state’s Clean Energy Plan aimed at reducing reliance on out-of-state fossil fuels while prioritizing a clean energy future in Wisconsin.
Governor Evers also announced a groundbreaking investment to combat and regulate PFAS, which will protect Wisconsinites from consuming toxic drinking water by increasing testing and regulating PFAs. These actions complement the historic climate investments by the Biden Administration, putting Wisconsin on the path to a more just and equitable future while creating good-paying clean energy jobs.
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