Wisconsin Democratic lawmakers announced Thursday they once again plan to introduce a package of bills aimed at reducing the effects of climate change and supporting the clean energy transition, despite opposition from Republican leaders.
Milwaukee Democrats Sen. Chris Larson and Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde say the climate and jobs package will build on the state’s Clean Energy Plan introduced by Gov. Tony Evers in April. That plan seeks to speed up deployment of clean energy projects, maximize energy efficiency, update building codes and support the transition to electric vehicles.
The package of legislation would include specific targets for lowering greenhouse gas emissions to 60 percent of 1990 levels by 2030 and 15 percent of those levels by 2050 to ensure compliance with the Paris Climate Accords.
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Milwaukee Democrats try again on climate and clean energy bills
