MADISON — With autumn now in full swing, many of us are preparing for some time outdoors with rakes and leaf blowers to clear the lawn. However, it’s important to understand the connection between fallen leaves and the algae blooms we have been seeing each summer in Wisconsin’s lakes.
A judge has ruled that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources was right to use its authority to require groundwater monitoring equipment at New Chester Dairy, Grand Marsh, in Adams County. Administrative Law Judge Jeffrey Boldt’s order Friday marks the second significant ruling on Central Wisconsin groundwater disputes in less than a month that will have a positive impact on protection of natural resources statewide.
MADISON — Wide margins of Wisconsin voters say that they want to see Wisconsin meet more of its energy needs through clean, renewable sources like wind, solar and bioenergy and energy efficiency, according to a recent bipartisan poll. They are also more likely to support candidates who say they will promote more use of clean renewable energy like wind and solar power.
MADISON — The state Department of Natural Resources has denied Wisconsin Public Service’s request to abandon the protective standards limiting mercury pollution at the Weston 4 power plant.
Fine particulate matter affects air quality, public health With such a strong early allergy season this year, many people have taken to checking pollen counts on their favorite weather site. If this is you, you may have also noticed information on air quality, like the EPA’s Air Quality Index, which monitors and forecasts ozone and fine particulate
Data suggests optimistic outlook for meeting future priorities including EPA’s carbon standards MADISON — Wisconsin’s utilities are two years ahead of schedule in meeting an important milestone for clean energy. A Wisconsin Public Service Commission report released today shows that the utilities in 2013 collectively surpassed the 10 percent goal for renewable generation established in the
The first-ever standards for carbon pollution at U.S. power plants represent a historic moment in Wisconsin and throughout the nation for the good of public health, the environment and the economy. The standards, unveiled today in draft form, call for a 30 percent emissions reduction by 2030 below 2005 levels.
Numerous opportunities for compliance and cleaner air exist within current programs
MADISON — A historic moment draws near as EPA prepares to unveil the first-ever standards to curb carbon pollution from power plants, which are currently the source of 40 percent of American carbon emissions. EPA’s carbon limits represent a major step forward for cleaner air, and a major step that Wisconsin has potential to make in stride.
Wisconsin fishing, agriculture and Great Lakes are areas of continued concern
MADISON — Today’s release of the third U.S. National Climate Assessment underscores the need for common-sense action to reverse the effects of climate change in Wisconsin, where numerous threats to agriculture, trout fishing and the ecosystem have been building for years.
Tuesday’s Supreme Court decision upholding EPA rule will benefit Wisconsin residents
MADISON — State by state, air pollution from coal-fired power plants is a deadly export. Here in Wisconsin, we’re breathing pollution from states as far away as Texas, Virginia and North Carolina. The smog and soot are tied to heart attacks, bronchitis and asthma. Wind patterns make us a bad neighbor as well, whisking our pollutants all over the map to communities in Michigan, New Jersey, South Dakota and many others.
