According to the lastest document published on the DNR's website, the
Governor's Task Force on Global Warming is proposing NOT to recommend
a number of broad ranging policies aimed at addressing global warming
citing a lack of consensus among Task Force members on the policies
as the reason.
In a document entitled "Comprehensive Strawman Proposal" (dated June
10, 2008), the Task Force is proposing to omit a number of policies
to address global warming in the state issues stating simply
that "consensus was not reached by work groups and related matters".
For example, following transportation strategies will NOT be included
as recommendations of their final report to the Governor under their
proposed "Comprehensive Strawman Proposal":
[QUOTE]
a. Support for a single, nation-wide set of vehicle efficiency
standards like the California standards that are more aggressive than
current federal CAFE standards, recognizing that Wisconsin will not
decide this issue.
b. Strong support for a state and local action plan to work with GM
to take advantage of Wisconsin's highly skilled labor force and
existing supply chain to manufacture smaller, highly efficient
vehicles in Janesville, and assistance in market transformation to
improve sales of such vehicles.
c. A low-carbon fuel standard that is technology and feedstock
neutral.
d. Policies to enable, businesses and individuals to lower the miles
they drive, without affecting quality of life or curtailing freedom
of choice. [UNQUOTE]
For a full list, go to:
http://dnr.wi.gov/environmentprotect/gtfgw/documents/strawman_highligh
ts_20080610.pdf
Comments on the Task Force's Comprehensive Strawman Proposal can be
emailed to DNRGLOBALWARMTFCOMMENTS[at]wisconsin.gov.
According to the DNR's website, any comments must be submitted before
5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2008.
http://dnr.wi.gov/environmentprotect/gtfgw/
Mike Neuman
Preserving Our Climate for Children and Humanity: A Tribute in Honor
of: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
http://www.geocities.com/mtneuman/tribute_flag.html
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