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Nobody feels the effects of drought, above-normal heat and flooding quite like Wisconsin’s farmers. According to a new survey of nearly five dozen farmers statewide, such extreme weather events are hurting crop yields, livestock and the bottom line.

MADISON — An Adams County heifer operation must install additional monitoring equipment and continue efforts to clean up the groundwater under a state wastewater permit granted Tuesday.

MADISON — Members of the health, faith, environmental and youth communities came together Wednesday to show their support for EPA’s proposed Clean Power Plan.

MADISON — A study released by Clean Wisconsin finds that more than one in five wells across Waukesha, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties are contaminated with molybdenum at levels above the state health advisory level.

MADISON — This Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, is America Recycles Day, a celebration of how much recycling benefits local communities. It’s also the perfect opportunity to learn how to make an even larger impact for the environment.

MADISON — Whether we get relatively mild weather or another Polar Vortex, one thing’s for certain: Another Wisconsin winter is on the way, and it’s going to get cold.

What’s number one on your mind headed into the Nov. 4 election? There are many important considerations, and one issue that will have a lasting effect on Wisconsin’s future is how our leadership moves forward in support of clean energy.

MADISON — Six environmental groups including one national organization are seeking federal action on longstanding groundwater contamination issues in Kewaunee County, where roughly 30 percent of tested wells are compromised by bacteria, high nitrate levels, or both.

MADISON — Meet Chef Dan Fox. He gives new meaning to the phrase “made from scratch” through a dedication to local ingredients so intensive he personally raises the hogs for many of his dishes at Madison’s Heritage Tavern.

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.