By Kermit Hovey Saturday, March 25, brought crazy winter weather to Middleton. I went to bed the night before, reassured by forecasts of a modest 2.5-inch snowfall. Unfortunately, that morning somebody stomped slushily into the house. Barely awake as I relieved myself in the bathroom, I groggily wondered why I could hear somebody in the house when my wife Diana should have been miles away driving to work. A familiar voice called out and roused me to full consciousness with bad news. The car had started skidding sideways in the driveway and gotten stuck. She explained that we needed to…
The midterm election is just around the corner! 350 Wisconsin Action will be there to support climate champions and to make climate change front and center in our state’s political discourse. Our Political Action Team is planning a robust campaign, focused on Congressional District 3 in Western Wisconsin, Milwaukee, and Dane County. We’re in the final stages of planning the campaign and will be sharing details soon. One thing is certain: We will need many volunteers to make this campaign a success. Are you interested in direct voter contact through phone, mail, texting, or canvassing? Are you an artist, or do you enjoy…
By John Greenler, Executive Director, and Gail Nordheim, Political Organizer Last week, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. This bill is a major step forward for climate action in the US, with unprecedented amounts of funding for renewable energy infrastructure and incentives. It is projected to reduce US carbon emissions by up to 40% by 2030. However, the IRA has significant shortcomings when viewed through a climate justice lens. There are many handouts to the fossil fuel industry that will perpetuate US dependence on fossil fuels and that will directly harm BIPOC and frontline communities. For…
By John Greenler, Executive Director, and Gail Nordheim, Political Organizer Last week, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. This bill is a major step forward for climate action in the US, with unprecedented amounts of funding for renewable energy infrastructure and incentives. It is projected to reduce US carbon emissions by up to 40% by 2030. However, the IRA has significant shortcomings when viewed through a climate justice lens. There are many handouts to the fossil fuel industry that will perpetuate US dependence on fossil fuels and that will directly harm BIPOC and frontline communities. For…