Last week, the Union of Concerned Scientists released a series of reports that finds that average summer temperatures in Wisconsin could increase by 13 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) if we do not act quickly to cut global warming pollution.
If heat-trapping emissions are not reduced, Milwaukee could experience 22 days per year at 100°F or more, compared to the historical baseline of less than one day per year.
The combination of warmer summers and wetter springs (which delay planting and increase flood risk) would impact agriculture in Wisconsin.
Already, heavy rains are occurring about twice as frequently as they did a century ago, increasing the risk of flooding. If action is not taken to curb global warming emissions, average spring and winter rainfall could increase by 30 percent, while average summer rainfall would decrease 10 percent.
Passing comprehensive national climate and energy legislation will protect us from the worst effects of climate disruption, create clean energy jobs, and improve our national security.
I urge folks to contact Senators Russell Feingold and Herb Kohl to encourage them to protect Wisconsin from the worst effects of climate disruption by swiftly passing comprehensive, science-based climate and energy legislation through Congress this fall.
If heat-trapping emissions are not reduced, Milwaukee could experience 22 days per year at 100°F or more, compared to the historical baseline of less than one day per year.
The combination of warmer summers and wetter springs (which delay planting and increase flood risk) would impact agriculture in Wisconsin.
Already, heavy rains are occurring about twice as frequently as they did a century ago, increasing the risk of flooding. If action is not taken to curb global warming emissions, average spring and winter rainfall could increase by 30 percent, while average summer rainfall would decrease 10 percent.
Passing comprehensive national climate and energy legislation will protect us from the worst effects of climate disruption, create clean energy jobs, and improve our national security.
I urge folks to contact Senators Russell Feingold and Herb Kohl to encourage them to protect Wisconsin from the worst effects of climate disruption by swiftly passing comprehensive, science-based climate and energy legislation through Congress this fall.
