Saturday, April 23, 2011

These people think you're stupid: "Rising temperatures could have a devastating impact on Wisconsin's economy over the next decades"

Biz Beat: Global warming will toast Wisconsin, report warns
In fact, the report predicts winter temperatures here will rise 6 to 11 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the century, with summer temps climbing 8 to 18 degrees higher.

And because of its reliance on dairy farming, forestry and tourism, Wisconsin would face more significant effects than other states. By 2050, Wisconsin could face a loss of $6.2 billion in gross domestic product and nearly 39,000 jobs.

The report was written by the American Security Project, a nonprofit, bipartisan public policy organization working on a range of issues. The group is chaired by former Sen. Gary Hart and includes both military and political leaders.

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