I noted the other day the profound differences between Minnesota's assertive and comprehensive planning confronting climate change and the Wisconsin' "chamber of commerce mentality" do-nothing, head-in-the-sand approach.
Though the two neighboring share a lot: culture, college students, a north-south border, responsibilities for the Mississippi River and Lake Superior, the Superior, WI and Duluth, MN twin cities joined by a bridge and harbor, not to mention the Wisconsinites who live in Eau Claire but who commute to Minnesota, regardless of NFL rivalries.
Want to see more evidence of how far behind is Wisconsin from Minnesota when it comes to climate change recognition, environmental protection and, most importantly, the economic benefits of that affirmative Minnesota approach - - where job growth has been leaving Wisconsin in the dust.
Well, start with this web page to read about "Climate Solutions and Economic Opportunities," opening with a statement by the Minnesota Lt. Governor:
No one.
Then shift to this website put up by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, that state's equivalent agency to Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources.
Then note that that the MN DNR is part of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, a coordinating group,
Wisconsin has no equivalent coordinating agency or its purview:
Though the two neighboring share a lot: culture, college students, a north-south border, responsibilities for the Mississippi River and Lake Superior, the Superior, WI and Duluth, MN twin cities joined by a bridge and harbor, not to mention the Wisconsinites who live in Eau Claire but who commute to Minnesota, regardless of NFL rivalries.
Want to see more evidence of how far behind is Wisconsin from Minnesota when it comes to climate change recognition, environmental protection and, most importantly, the economic benefits of that affirmative Minnesota approach - - where job growth has been leaving Wisconsin in the dust.
Well, start with this web page to read about "Climate Solutions and Economic Opportunities," opening with a statement by the Minnesota Lt. Governor:
The need for action is clear: Minnesota is already feeling the impacts of climate change We have experienced four 1,000-year rainfalls since 2002 We have watched our spruce, aspen, and birch forests retreat northward And air pollution related to greenhouse gas emissions annually cost us more than $800 million in increased health care costs.
Addressing climate change also has the potential to grow our economy By aggressively investingMinnesota could add 25,000 new jobs and generate more than $2 billion in additional wages during the next 15 yearsTo achieve these results, Minnesota needsclean energy policies that have an immediate impact on reducing emissions from our homes, buildings, and industries.
We also need long-term strategies to transform our communities and their transportation systems to reduce our use of gasoline. We also must protect and increase the carbon stored in our wetlands, forests, and agricultural lands These actions will not only help us address climate change, but will also support habitat and water quality, bene ting public health and wildlife.Working together, we can take steps that protect the environment, improve our health, and grow our economy.Who is addressing the situation in Wisconsin in state government like this?
No one.
Then shift to this website put up by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, that state's equivalent agency to Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources.
Then note that that the MN DNR is part of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, a coordinating group,
Wisconsin has no equivalent coordinating agency or its purview:
The Minnesota Environmental Quality Board is made up of 9 agency heads and 5 citizen members. In addition to other duties, we provide leadership and coordination across agencies on priority environmental issues that are multi-jurisdictional, and multi-dimensional, as well as provide for opportunities for public access and engagement.
Our mission is to lead Minnesota environmental policy by responding to key issues, providing appropriate review and coordination, serving as a public forum and developing long-range strategies to enhance Minnesota's environmental quality.
The Environmental Quality Board consists of a Governor's representative (by law the board chair), nine state agency heads and five citizen members. Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 103A, 103B, 116C, 116D and 116G (Statutes and Rules of the EQB), directs EQB to:
- Ensure compliance with state environmental policy
- Oversee the environmental review process
- Coordinate agencies and programs that affect the environment
- Study environmental issues
- Convene environmental congresses
- Coordinate assessments of water resources
- Develop water priorities and policy reports
- Develop the state water plan
- Administer critical areas designation and management
- Coordinate development of an integrated state energy and environmental strategy report
- Advise the Governor and the Legislature.
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