But it makes sense to work toward improvements if only because global warming models for the Great Lakes are so dire. The global warming debate has shifted notably of late. There's less dispute about whether it's occurring and more about whether to emphasize potential benefits. Yet leveraging the benefits takes planning. And it's hard to see benefits for the lakes.
Most models show the lakes dropping, and even divergent reports agree water quality is threatened.
Knollenberg says the treaty will cost jobs and raise energy prices. Knollenberg's constituents who like their trout and pines as well as their cars may want to fire off a few hot comments to him.