Bill will help protect public health and Wisconsin’s fishing industry MADISON — A bill designed to protect the health of Wisconsin families and the vitality of the state’s fishing industry by prohibiting the sale of some non-essential products containing toxic mercury is one step closer to implementation today after important committees in the Assembly and
New report reveals disturbing state of Wisconsin’s Great Lakes beaches MADISON — With temperatures across the state expected to be in the upper 80s and low 90s this weekend, it will be a great time to get out and enjoy Wisconsin’s sun and surf. But Wisconsin residents will be heading to some of the dirtiest
MADISON — Wisconsin could soon see greater economic growth in the promising wind energy industry as the Senate Committee on Commerce, Energy, Utilities and Rail voted 6-1 on Senate Bill 185 Tuesday. This bipartisan bill replaces the chaotic patchwork of local regulations with sensible statewide standards for permitting wind farms. “Wind energy holds the potential
Assembly Natural Resources Committee hearing today MADISON — Today, the state Assembly Natural Resources Committee heard testimony regarding Assembly Bill 299 and Senate Bill 200, a vital piece of legislation that will protect Wisconsin’s waterways and the health of state citizens from the toxic effects of mercury. “This bill, which prohibits the sale of nonessential
Energy efficiency report released today shows savings of 23%, $1.2 trillion MADISON — A groundbreaking study released today by McKinsey & Co. reiterates the importance of energy efficiency for its impact on both the environment and the economy. “Energy efficiency is a top priority,” says Keith Reopelle, senior policy director for Clean Wisconsin, the state’s
Decision helps protect environment and the health of Wisconsinites WAUPACA — The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board unanimously adopted a rule today that will require utilities to reduce mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants by 90 percent by 2015 or by the same percentage by 2021 if they agree to more stringent controls of nitrogen oxide
MADISON — Wisconsin could soon see greater growth in the promising wind energy industry after the Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities passed Assembly Bill 256 today, a bipartisan bill that would encourage growth in the clean energy industry by replacing a chaotic patchwork of local regulations with sensible statewide standards for permitting safe wind
By Mark Redsten, Executive Director MADISON — Every day trucks heaped with trash from neighboring states barrel over the Wisconsin border to dump trash, some of which pollutes our state’s land, air and water. After unloading garbage, they return to their home states, fill with yet more trash, and repeat the process. With nearly one
SB 107 would streamline recycling of computers, televisions and other toxic e-waste MADISON — Consumers are one step closer to having a convenient means of properly disposing of old computers, televisions, printers and other electronic waste (e-waste) containing toxic substances after the State Senate passed Senate Bill 107 today, a measure that would require electronics
Assembly Natural Resources Committee holds public hearings regarding e-waste, phosphorus reduction MADISON — It may soon be far easier for consumers to properly dispose of old computers, printers, and other electronic waste containing toxic substances after the Assembly Natural Resources Committee held public hearings today on Assembly Bill 278, a measure that would require electronic
