EPA strengthened ozone air quality standards in 2015 based on medical research showing that the 2008 standards did not fully protect public health. The 2015 standards were designed to improve air quality and to reduce health risks for children, older adults and people who have lung diseases such as asthma and emphysema.
The provisions announced today by Governor Evers underscore that framework and highlight a vision for how we live up to his commitment to make 2019 the Year of Clean Drinking Water.
During this Year of Clean Drinking Water, Governor Evers is turning the page to a new era of clean water in Wisconsin.
“Governor Evers’ declaration that 2019 is the year of clean drinking water signals a renewed commitment by the state to protect and prioritize clean drinking water for all Wisconsinites.”
“The Wisconsin Supreme Court now has the future of our water management in their hands Both of these cases require the court to decide whether water will be protected for public benefit, or instead overused or polluted for the private gain for a handful of corporate farms.”
“It’s important the Legislature is taking steps to address the serious drinking water quality issues Wisconsin citizens face.”
“These alarming results should be a wakeup call for our leaders at all levels of government to get to the bottom of this problem and ultimately address it.”
This Defender highlights just some of the important work happening at Clean Wisconsin.
What difference does 0.9°F make? It seems small, but when it comes to global warming, it is a pretty substantial difference.
Highlights from Clean Wisconsin’s legal staff.
