Wisconsin’s bees are acting weird. Here’s why.
A pesticide used on virtually all of our corn and soybeans is harming pollinators at very low levels of exposure in ways that are only just being studied.
Author: Clean Wisconsin
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Why you should be drinking beer brewed with Kernza® grain
Learn about an experimental batch of beer at Karben4 Brewing in Madison that has the farming research world taking notice.
Defending climate progress in Wisconsin
Where to Listen: “Action is the antidote to despair.” On this episode we look at how to move forward on climate when our federal government is determined to push us backward. Learn about actions you can take right now, right here in Wisconsin to defend progress. And hear from climate advocate and Wisconsin farmer
Wisconsin’s Salty Waters
Winter salt season is almost over, but it’s never over for Wisconsin lakes or even our drinking water wells.
Trump’s Threat to Safe Water (and how WI can fight back)
How bedrock protections like the Clean Water Act are at risk as the new administration targets regulations, research, and expert staff at the EPA. Find out what’s at stake and how Wisconsin can fight back.
Leaded Skies: A Small Town’s Fight Against Leaded Aviation Fuel
It this episode, Amy talks with a small town Wisconsin lawmaker who is leading her community’s charge to get the lead our of our air. And she’s got an eye-opening study that shows how our drinking water could be at risk too.
Opening the Door to Joy
One woman’s journey to get fossil fuels out of her home
Clean Wisconsin among latest recipients of climate resilience funding via Daybreak Fund
The Daybreak Fund has announced its 2024 grants, providing nearly $1.6 million in grants to nonprofit organizations and community groups dedicated to addressing climate change, improving water quality, and promoting environmental justice along the western shores of Lake Michigan. Now in its second year, the Daybreak Fund is a collaborative of eleven philanthropic partners working
The Safe Drinking Water Act reaches its 50th anniversary
By Hannah S. Richerson, Clean Water Program Manager, and Evan Feinauer, Staff Attorney December 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the initial enactment of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)—a pivotal federal law that protects vast amounts of the nation’s drinking water. Despite its current strength, it took an incredible amount of work to pass
How to eat for the environment
It’s food season, also known as the holidays! And what you choose to put on your plate actually has an impact on the world around you. Agriculture is not only big business across the Midwest, it is also a major source of water pollution in Wisconsin and a major and growing source greenhouse gas emissions.
