Fate of rare Wisconsin wetland at stake in upcoming Court of Appeals decision
Nestled near a former cranberry bog in rural Monroe County, Wis., there is an unusual 16.25-acre untouched patch of land. It’s a dark, damp place…
Author: Amy Barrilleaux, Communications Director
Modeling Shows Koshkonong Solar Energy Center Will Improve Health of Nearby Waterways
It’s no surprise the utility-scale Koshkonong Solar Energy Center will make a difference when it comes to our climate. But recent research from Clean Wisconsin also shows the project will bring good news for area waterways.
Clean Wisconsin Applauds House Passage of Largest Effort to Fight Climate Change in American History
Today the U.S. House took a critical step toward building a cleaner, more resilient and more equitable future for all of us by passing the Build Back Better Act, the largest investment to fight climate change in U.S. history.
Legislative Roadblocks Force DNR to Abandon Water Pollution Protections
This year, Wisconsin was on the verge of taking important steps to tackle the most widespread water pollution issue in the state. Harmful chemicals called nitrates coming from agricultural activities have been contaminating the drinking water of tens of thousands of rural Wisconsin families for years…
A First Step: Infrastructure Act Invests in Clean Transportation, Safe Water and Climate Resilience
Clean Wisconsin applauds the passage of the Infrastructure and Jobs Act by Congress and the key environmental provisions it contains. Congress must now urgently turn its attention to the Build Back Better Act, the largest effort to fight climate change in American history.
It’s time for bold, urgent action to move Wisconsin away from coal
The state’s largest energy provider has announced plans to stop burning coal within the next 14 years. WEC Energy Group, which owns the two largest remaining coal-fired plants in Wisconsin…
Wisconsin Must Move Forward Now to Protect Families from “Forever Chemicals”
This week the Biden Administration announced plans to combat PFAS pollution by taking action to develop a new national testing strategy, pursue drinking water regulations, and accelerate pollution cleanup. The announcement comes after years of delay by the EPA…
Just how bad is tar sands oil for our climate?
By now, most of us have heard the term, “tar sands.” These underground deposits of thick, sticky petroleum called bitumen can be found all over the world, but a massive deposit in Alberta, Canada, often gets the most attention…
Fate of rare Wisconsin wetland at stake in upcoming court decision
Nestled near a former cranberry bog in rural Monroe County, Wis., there is an unusual 16.25-acre untouched patch of land.
MG&E Agrees to Lower Fixed Charges, Expand Smart Thermostat Program in Rate Case Settlement
Madison Gas and Electric (MG&E) has agreed to lower its fixed charges for electricity, which had been among the highest in the state, after Clean Wisconsin and other advocacy groups intervened in its latest rate case…
