Feast or Famine: What’s ahead for Wisconsin’s weather?
April 15, 2025
In 2024, a rainy January gave way to tornadoes in February, flooding in June and drought in July and August. So what is next for Wisconsin and how can we prepare?…
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How clean is the water from Wisconsin’s public water systems?
April 9, 2025
Most public water systems have not had any health-based water quality violations since 2015. The 23% of active community water systems with health-based drinking water violations serve 807,000 residents, and violations are more common in rural and low-income communities.…
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Health Benefits of Clean Energy in Wisconsin
April 9, 2025
By displacing polluting fossil fuels, clean energy not only mitigates climate change but also results in improved local air quality, providing a health benefit to everyone. In Wisconsin the monetary value of these health benefits is greater than the cost of generating electricity from solar and wind.…
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What causes inequitable environmental burden in Wisconsin
April 9, 2025
Non-white and lower income populations experience higher cumulative environmental health burden in most Wisconsin urban areas analyzed. Lead paint exposure, traffic-related air pollution, hazardous pollution sources, and impervious surfaces are the most important contributors to existing racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities.…
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Who is harmed by environmental burden in Wisconsin?
April 9, 2025
The vast majority (70-95%) of communities with the highest environmental burden are in the southeast region, mostly concentrated in the Milwaukee urban area. Non-white communities face higher cumulative environmental health burden in Wisconsin, with these racial/ethnic disparities among the highest in surrounding states. …
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Microplastics in our bodies: How much do they hurt us?
April 7, 2025
What does all the plastic accumulating in our brains, arteries and reproductive systems mean for our health?…
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What are the health concerns with microplastics?
April 4, 2025
The amount of microplastics in our bodies has increased by 50% in the last decade. Studies have found harmful effects of microplastic exposure, including connections to cardiovascular, digestive, reproductive, and nervous system harms, as well as impacts on cancers, kidney function and dementia.…
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Local Environmental Benefits of Solar Farming in Wisconsin
April 3, 2025
How solar farms bring local water quality and land health benefits in Wisconsin.…
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Bipartisan grazing bill will help Wisconsin farmers implement more grazing practices
April 1, 2025
Wisconsin Republicans and Democrats are coming together to help farmers incorporate more grazing practices on Wisconsin livestock farms.…
Read MoreClean Wisconsin is ready for this moment
March 27, 2025
In times of political uncertainty, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed — especially when our environment is on the line. But here’s the good news: Clean Wisconsin is prepared for this moment.…
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