Carbon-free by 2050
In order to achieve the 100% carbon-free electricity goal in Wisconsin, we need to make big investments across the board to transition electricity generation towards solar and wind.
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Summer is coming
Looking forward to spending time outside this summer? When you head out the door, you probably check the weather to see if you need a jacket or an umbrella—but on hot sunny days, you should also check to see if air quality poses a risk to your health. Doing so is easy, and it could save your life.
Eco-brief: Tuesday, May 21
The latest news on the budget. Plus: Take action to stop a new gas plant in Superior.
Clean Wisconsin applauds unanimous passage of SB 91
Clean Wisconsin applauds the Wisconsin State Senate after unanimously passing Senate Bill (SB) 91, which sets up a nutrient pollution trading clearinghouse. “Nutrient pollution, especially from phosphorus and nitrates, continues to choke our waterways and contaminate drinking water,” said Amber Meyer Smith, Clean Wisconsin Vice-President of Government Relations. “This bill is another tool to use
Clean Wisconsin applauds Madison Gas & Electric for carbon reduction goal
Clean Wisconsin applauds Madison Gas and Electric for their announcement today of plans to reach net-zero carbon electricity by 2050. MGE is now the second utility in Wisconsin to take this critical step. “Climate change is the most pressing issue of our time. We are encouraged by MGE’s new commitment to tackle climate change by
Clean Wisconsin asks Supreme Court to reject Legislature’s motion to intervene
Clean Wisconsin issued the following statement after filing a response in opposition to the Legislature’s motion to intervene in two cases concerning permits issued by the Department of Natural Resources. The statement was made by staff attorney Evan Feinauer: “The Legislature does not have a right to intervene in these cases. Even when considering the legislation passed
Clean Wisconsin legal cases move forward
You may have heard about some developments in our legal cases in the news last week. In case you haven’t, here’s what happened: On Tuesday, April 30, the DNR Secretary decided he would not reinstate a permit to allow out-of-state frac sand company Meteor Timber to fill a rare wetland in Monroe County. The secretary
Clean Wisconsin urges action on drinking water in Water Quality Task Force testimony
“People are paying attention, but we must do more than talk about water pollution issues. We must start acting boldly to fix it.”
Gov. Tony Evers declares 2019 the Year of Clean Drinking Water
The two year 2019-2020 Legislative Session officially kicked off in early January with the inauguration of a new Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Treasurer. Fourteen brand new legislators took office, and four Representatives were elected to the Senate. Republicans maintained their majorities in both houses – 19-14 in the State Senate and 63-36 in the State Assembly.
Clean Wisconsin welcomes Carly Michiels as new Government Relations Director
Carly Michiels started her tenure as Clean Wisconsin’s new Government Relations Director in early January. Carly comes to Clean Wisconsin having specialized in environment and energy issues while working as a Legislative Assistant for State Assembly Representative Gordon Hintz.
