Public Comment on The Governor’s Task Force on Global Warming Strawman Proposal - June 15

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Public Comment on The Governor’s Task Force on Global Warming Comprehensive Strawman Proposal Received on June 15, 2008 Comments fromPage Maureen Kober1 Katie Chaffee2 Laura FischerGuex2 Donna Mae StraubHeredia2 Janet Weyker3 Nancy A. Bruins3 Judy Gosz4 Bruce Krawisz5 Paul Noeldner5 Carlene Roberts5 Hedy Telfer6 Mary Ann Dykes6 Jim & Darlene Jakusz6 Cindy Carter7 Jane Richard7 From:maureen kober Sent:Sunday, June 15, 2008 9:52 AM To:DNR GLOBALWARM TF COMMENTS Subject:

Global warming is real and we have seen the havoc it can cause with the recent rains and flooding in the last couple of weeks.Scientists have been warning for us for over 10 years and we chose to ignore their warnings.We continued to behave like spoiled children; creating our disposable society, depleting our natural resources, polluting our air and water with no regard for the consquences.Now we to pay the price.We have a limited amount of time and we must act quickly and forcefully.We need to improve air and water quality, we need to update our water treatment plants and sewage plants.We need to demand that companies use the technology to curb harmful emission into our air and water and these actions must be completed within 12 years with penalities that can not be ignored.I am not talking fines I am talking taking 1015% of their annual profit for evey year they fail to comply.We need to demand more fuel efficient cars, they have the technology for years but have refused to use.We need to have surcharges on items that people just toss away, like computers, cell phones, etc.We need to return using bottles for soft drinks, milk etc. like we did in the fifties with deposit for returning so that we stop polluting with the manufacture of plastic and styrofoam.We need to clean up our act and we need to do it now.We need to stop spending tax dollars on marinas, stadiums and other non essential items and start putting our taxes to work for the common good and not for the benefit of corporate greed.We can start by rolling back the salaries of all elected officials by 5% and by stop providing them with free perks and demand that they live off their salaries like everyone

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else. Themoney saved could be used to for alternative sources of enegy such as solar, wind etc. Wecan fix this problem if we are willing to do what it takes. Thank you for you time. Sincerely, Maureen Kober a concerned taxpayer who does vote From:katie Chaffee Sent:Sunday, June 15, 2008 9:58 AM To:DNR GLOBALWARM TF COMMENTS Subject:Proposal NOT ENOUGH!

I, and mchildren, and their children, ask thatou steu tothe lateand ramu theGlobal Warmin Task Force's proposal to avoid being too little and too late.

Our state and ourlanet need concrete CO2 reduction numbers, immediate action on this issue, and the creation of sustainable energy sources combined with significant reductions in energy usage. And we need them NOW to evenossibl avoidlivin ina world where we: eat cros eneticall alteredto withstand drouht and heat; are forced indoors bheat and danerous sunliht; live amonreatl reduced and/or altered species of plants and animals; are sub ected to the breakdown of civilized societ as individuals and nations scramble to feed themselves, much less continue "The American Waof Life,' shameful though it is :( Please take the required actions. It mabe painful now, but it will be much less painful than the alternative! Katie Chaffee River Falls WI From:Laura FischerGuex Sent:Sunday, June 15, 2008 10:38 AM To:DNR GLOBALWARM TF COMMENTS Subject:the time is now

It is time to do something about global warming and renewal resources, this should have got started in the 70s.God Created everything and there is no reason at all why the plants, animals, insects are suffering because if the human race!! God Bless thy, Laura FischerGuex From: Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 10:50 AM To: DNR GLOBALWARM TF COMMENTS Subject: Global Warming Wisconsin has a great number of baby boomers.I am a retired person who loves living in WI.But what are we doing as a State so everyonecan be comfortable goingoutside. Theozone alert days and those not declared are

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way to often.Those days needto be with pollution control.Please help us. Itis not just the animals that are affected by Globel Warming. Donna Mae StraubHeredia Greenfield, WI From:Janet Weyker Sent:Sunday, June 15, 2008 12:06 PM To:DNR GLOBALWARM TF COMMENTS Subject:Strong guideline to reduce global warming Dear Members of the GWTF, I urge you to work for a stronger proposal to limit climate change pollution. Wisconsin needs to work for clean energy production and energy efficiency solutions to address global warming in our State. Wisconsin needs to take aggressive measures, starting immediately, to reduct global warming pollution by 80%. I believe our recent weather disasters around the world, including the severe weather and flooding in Wisconsin, can be attributed to climate change caused by the excessive use of fossil fuels. We can't afford to wait any longer to act on this serious problem that has far reaching impacts on our economy, ecology, and public health. Thank you. Janet Weyker Racine, WI From: Sent:Sunday, June 15, 2008 12:25 PM To:DNR GLOBALWARM TF COMMENTS Subject:request for stronger measures

Dear Sirs & Mesdames: In reference to your recently released Strawman proposal , I felt that the proposals as stated were not strong enough to address the imminence of the threats of global warming.If the past winter and the weird intensity of storms and floods in the past few weeks in our state alone, are not enough to convince you that things are seriously getting out of balance in nature, perhaps you need to compare the economic costs of these "oddities" with the costs to businesses for adapting to methods to control global warming pollution. Please be assured that global warming is just that ...global.So, the argument that businesses will relocate to other states if we require too much of them is rather a moot point.Wisconsin, as it has in the past on so many other issues, should take the lead in becoming a "clean and green" leader. Manyof our state businesses are invested in exactly that concept and are looked to by others hoping to achieve green results.It's a moneymaking concept!And, it's going to need to

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be global since the problem is global. Yes, it will cost companies some part of their profit to reduce their global warming emissions, but it must be understood that in the long run they will still be in business, they will still have live customers and workers to use and produce their products, and they may even be hailed as being in the forefront of a movement to save the planet as a livable, workable place for our future generations. There's a future, and an economic benefit to this. Some points on which I feel your report did not deal strongly enough:  Weneed to base the requirements on global warming reduction on current sound science.It's coming  muchfaster than your current proposal can deal with.  Itsounds autocratic, but mandatory action needs to be required for pollution reduction now.  Weneed to have Wisconsinbased clean energy solutions for our state as much as possible. I have always been fond of the "super prize" concept, feeling that it generates excitement and competition among the best minds.So, on this last point, I would suggest issuing a challenge to the University of Wisconsin statewide.Let's offer an "Energy Prize" forformulating the best solution for our state to reduce global warming emissions and/or clean energy efficiency solutions.Win/win situation here...the University gets some needed cash, the state wins on efficient ways to combat global warming pollution, and the businesses and people of Wisconsin (and the world) win. Thank you for considering these possibilities. Sincerely, Nancy A. Bruins Black Earth, WI From:On Behalf OfJudy Gosz Sent:Sunday, June 15, 2008 1:20 PM To:DNR GLOBALWARM TF COMMENTS Subject:Global warm9ng

Dear Sirs, It would seem to me that one of the easiest things the state could do would be to see that all government buildings be equipped with solar collectors or wind generators, certainly new buildings should be "greened" as much as possible.Especially technological schools!!!We should be setting up and maintaining alternative energy resources on every rooftop and offering coursework in setting up and maintaining those facilities! In our area, the schools sit in the middle of vast parking lots with flattopped roofs which could all be collecting energy to power

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the school, lights and the community beyond.We not only need the technology we need people to maintain it and what better use of our Tech Schools? From:bruce krawisz Sent:Sunday, June 15, 2008 1:47 PM To:DNR GLOBALWARM TF COMMENTS Subject:Wisconsin global warming plan

Dear sir or madam: I am a Wisconsin citizen from Marshfield. I think the Wisconsin global warming planning should make a greater effort to boose local clean energy production in Wisconsin using wind energy. I also think a greater effort can be made to increase Wisconsin energy conservation. In the near future, conservation of energy is probably our best way to reduce local release of global warming gases. Bruce Krawisz Marshfield, WI From:Paul Noeldner Sent:Sunday, June 15, 2008 3:05 PM To:DNR GLOBALWARM TF COMMENTS Subject:Global Task Force  MUST BE MUCH STRONGER!

This must be a MUCH STRONGER GOAL! Do you think we have time to fool around 'getting used to the idea'? Sorry folks, inaction is $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ How much is a little extra 'extreme' weather costing Wisconsin this year after all? Set Wisconsin's Global Warming sights and goals HIGH and quit messing around. Thanks. From: Carlene Roberts Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 3:17 PM To: DNR GLOBALWARM TF COMMENTS Subject: Global Warming Strategies Your proposals are moving in the right direction, but not enough to cut emissions by the critical 80%.We need to look at significant lifestyle changes. Peace,Carlene Roberts, LaCrosse

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From:Hedy Telfer Sent:Sunday, June 15, 2008 5:46 PM To:DNR GLOBALWARM TF COMMENTS Subject:response

We need: Numeric global warming reduction targets based on the most current, sound science Mandatory early action to reduce global warming pollution Homegrown clean energy and energy efficiency solutions to address global warming in Wisconsin The proposed reduction is too little and as a result would help our planet too late. Hedy Telfer Frame Presbyterian Green Committee Member Stevens Point, WI From:MARY ANN DYKES Sent:Sunday, June 15, 2008 6:52 PM To:DNR GLOBALWARM TF COMMENTS Subject:Low Carbon Fuel Standard

I am writing to you as a member of Clean Wisconsin to urge you to support a low carbon fuel standard. I currently am the owner of a Toyota Hybrid car. I feel that a low carbon fuel standard will encourage the continued research and development of more hybrids as well as other types of cars to decrease emissions that effect global warming. It is one of the only ways to address the disproportionately high greenhouse emissions of tars and oil. The lower standard will ensure the development of the best biofuels from a global warming standpoint and the quality of our water. We have waited too long to take action and now is the opportunity to move forward with the protection of our world. I may not see all of the benefits of these actions in my lifetime but it is critical for those who will be living into the future. Thank you for addressing these issues. Mary Ann Dykes From:Jim Jakusz Sent:Sunday, June 15, 2008 6:58 PM To:DNR GLOBALWARM TF COMMENTS Subject:Stronger GLobal Warming Compact

Wisconsin needs to take aggressive measures, starting immediately, to reduce global warming polluton by 80%.We can't afford to wait any longer to act on this serious problem that has far reaching impacts on our economy, ecology and public health. Numeric global warmin reduction targets based on the most current sound science.

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Mandatory early action to reduce global warming pollution. Homegrown clean energy and energy efficiency solutions to address global warming in Wisconsin. Jim & Darlene Jakusz From: Sent:Sunday, June 15, 2008 9:35 PM To:DNR GLOBALWARM TF COMMENTS Subject:climate change

Please be very tough on this issue.The facts are in and there are only a few scientists that dispute the fact that there is indeed a real concern and that we are at the tipping point now.It is time to set presidence for Global Warming in the state of Wisconsin.Thank you.Cindy Carter, Appleton, WI From:Jane Richard Sent:Sunday, June 15, 2008 9:25 PM To:DNR GLOBALWARM TF COMMENTS Subject:remember that being too conservative will COST money in the long run

OneoftheproblemsthatwehaveintheUSAisthinkingahead.Ifwehadencouragedourleadersto planaheadwewouldhavebetterpublictransportationetc.Europewasgivingusthemodelbutwe draggedourfeet.NowweMUSTdoitexpeditiouslyoritwillbeevenmoreserious.Wecan’tbe conservativeinourapproach.Wemustbefarsighted.Thinkbig!Itisurgent.!

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