Here & Now

Governor Pledges Carbon Free by 2050

Frederica Freyberg:

Saying climate change poses a serious threat to Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers today signed an executive order creating the Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy. The governor tied changing weather patterns to the future of Wisconsin’s natural resources, public health, tourism and overall economy. His order charges the new office with achieving a goal of ensuring all electricity consumed within Wisconsin is 100% carbon-free by 2050.

Tony Evers:

For far too long, clean energy has not been a priority in our state, and we’re going to change that. And we’re going to adopt policies that will reduce greenhouse gases, gas emissions and reduce the impact of fossil fuel that is affecting our state.

Frederica Freyberg:

Evers says a transition to a clean energy economy will generate thousands of jobs.