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. Families and schools in the area are being forced to buy bottled water or install expensive purification systems to avoid the toxic metal, which is found in coal ash.
PHOTO: Tennessee Department of Health Loophole in law allows toxic coal ash to go largely unregulated Each year, about one billion tons of coal is burned in the United States, making it the largest source of fuel used to produce electricity. Along with this production come a number of waste streams. These include gaseous exhaust,
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. With that cold comes many opportunities for warmth, energy and money to slip out of your home and bank account.
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. However, it’s important to understand the connection between fallen leaves and the algae blooms we have been seeing each summer in Wisconsin’s lakes.
A judge has ruled that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources was right to use its authority to require groundwater monitoring equipment at New Chester Dairy, Grand Marsh, in Adams County. Administrative Law Judge Jeffrey Boldt’s order Friday marks the second significant ruling on Central Wisconsin groundwater disputes in less than a month that will have a positive impact on protection of natural resources statewide.
MADISON — Wide margins of Wisconsin voters say that they want to see Wisconsin meet more of its energy needs through clean, renewable sources like wind, solar and bioenergy and energy efficiency, according to a recent bipartisan poll. They are also more likely to support candidates who say they will promote more use of clean renewable energy like wind and solar power.
