PSC approves most powerful solar project in Wisconsin history
Vista Sands Solar will displace millions of tons of carbon dioxide and other pollutants over its lifespan.
Author: Amy Barrilleaux, Communications Director
Wisconsin Neonic Forum: Understanding the impact of neonicotinoid insecticides on agriculture and the environment
In October, hundreds of people gathered at UW Madison and tuned in online for the first ever Wisconsin Neonic Forum. The day-long event brought together a wide range of experts, advocates and researchers to examine the environmental and health impacts of neonicotinoids, the most widely used insecticides in our state. “This forum is a first
Midwest grid operator approves plan that will support dramatic clean energy growth in Wisconsin
“Wisconsin is moving from relying on dangerous, expensive coal and gas power plants to clean solar, wind, and batteries. More transmission lines directly enable a clean electricity future that is reliable and affordable.”
Clean Wisconsin, partners move to block Line 5 permits
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued permits in November that would allow Canadian oil giant Enbridge to clear trees, dig trenches and fill wetlands to make way for a new 41-mile segment of its Line 5 pipeline.
Clean Wisconsin brings gas plant challenge to Supreme Court
The plant would release almost 3 million tons of greenhouse gases and 200 tons of other dangerous pollutants such as nitrogen oxide and volatile organic compounds every year in a neighborhood already burdened by industrial emissions
Clean Wisconsin considers legal challenge to Line 5 permits
The proposed pipeline route, which crosses 186 northern Wisconsin waterways and hundreds of acres of wetlands, is upstream of Copper Falls State Park and poses a huge risk to the Bad River watershed and Lake Superior.
More Than 1,000 Wisconsinites Sign Open Letter to Microsoft
People from across Wisconsin are joining environmental and health advocates to call on Microsoft to power its new AI data center with local clean energy.
EPA requires removal of all lead pipes within a decade
In 10 years, Wisconsin families will no longer be drinking water contaminated with toxic lead from lead service lines.
DNR issues Environmental Impact Statement for Line 5 pipeline
Calgary-based Enbridge, Inc. is seeking permits from the DNR that would allow the company to reroute its pipeline across 186 northern Wisconsin waterways and 612 acres of wetlands.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Moves to Protect Critical Natural Areas
Today the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 6-1 that a statute allowing the legislative Joint Committee on Finance (JCF) to block Knowles-Nelson Stewardship projects violates the Wisconsin constitution.
