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Offering General Permits for Factory Farms Would Threaten Environment and Public Health

Proposed system would further burden water protection program MADISON — A new proposal easing permit requirements for large-scale livestock operations could increase the already high environmental and health impacts of factory farms, according to testimony delivered today at public hearings held by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Fitchburg. “The DNR currently lacks
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Environmental Community Challenged to Build Legacy Fund

Madison Community Foundation Announces $100,000 Challenge MADISON — The Madison Community Foundation issued a challenge to the environmental community at Clean Wisconsin’s 40th anniversary celebration in Madison on Tuesday, April 6, by announcing that it will contribute $100,000 to the environmental organization’s endowment fund if the community raises $300,000. “This grant challenges the community to
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Over 200 Businesses Pledge Support for Clean Energy Jobs Act

Regionally diverse large and small businesses among supporters MADISON — In a show of support for the Clean Energy Jobs Act, the Wisconsin business community delivered a letter signed by over 200 Wisconsin businesses to state legislators today highlighting the economic and job-creation benefits of strong energy efficiency and renewable energy policies. “As businesses currently
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Poll: Wisconsin Voters Overwhelmingly Support Clean Energy Policies

76% support renewable energy commitments stronger than those in the Clean Energy Jobs Act MADISON — More than three-quarters of Wisconsin voters support renewable energy policies requiring 30 percent of our state’s power to come from renewable sources, according to polling data released today by a bipartisan research group. “An overwhelming majority of Wisconsin’s voters
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Wisconsin Farmers and Small Business Owners: Homegrown Energy is Hidden Pot of Gold

Residents tell legislators to pass strong renewable energy policies at Homegrown Energy Day MADISON — Farmers and owners of renewable energy companies gathered for Homegrown Energy Day at the state Capitol today to ask legislators to pass strong policies encouraging the production of clean, renewable energy in the Clean Energy Jobs Act. “Homegrown energy is
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