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Conservation groups urge Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation to continue pushing for $475 million for Great Lakes restoration MADISON — Groups in Wisconsin will receive over $29 million for 50 projects to restore Lakes Michigan and Superior as part of a $475 million federal program to restore the Great Lakes, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Tuesday.

State Spends $853 Million Every Year on Imported Coal MADISON — Wisconsin is the fifth most dependent state on imported coal, spending $853 million to import the fuel in 2008, according to a national report released today by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS).

Toxic Coal Ash Threatens Groundwater and Public Health MADISON — The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a proposal to create rules designed to protect groundwater and public health by regulating the disposal of toxic coal ash.

MADISON — Wisconsin residents are celebrating the state’s “nuclear moratorium” law today, 24 years after a nuclear reactor exploded in Chernobyl contaminating tens of thousands of square miles with radioactive fallout, displacing hundreds of thousands of residents, and unleashing an epidemic of health problems still felt today. “The anniversary of the Chernobyl tragedy serves as

Long-term campus commitment and unique city program get results MADISON — He’s running a first-of-its-kind energy efficiency and renewable energy program at River Falls Municipal Utilities (RFMU), but Mike Noreen is still surprised by the attention it’s getting. “I’ve done countless interviews.

MADISON — Hours ago, the democratically controlled state Legislature failed the people of Wisconsin when it adjourned before taking up the Clean Energy Jobs Act.

MADISON — Wisconsin’s largest environmental advocacy organization is asking Wisconsin legislators not to kill the Clean Energy Jobs Act on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.

MADISON — This Thursday, April 22, marks the 40th anniversary of the first Earth Day and a leading environmental organization is encouraging residents to celebrate with action by releasing 40 earth-friendly ways to celebrate.

Clean Energy Jobs Act needed to strengthen commitment MADISON — The Wisconsin State Senate passed Senate Bill 273 today, a bill that rolls back Wisconsin’s commitment to renewable energy by expanding what qualifies as the “renewable energy” utilities must produce to meet Wisconsin’s renewable electricity standard. “The passage of Senate Bill 273 represents a significant

Full Assembly, Senate now have one week to pass bill MADISON — The Assembly Committee on the Clean Energy Jobs Act held an executive session in the Capitol today, where they voted 6-3 to pass the Clean Energy Jobs Act.