Breathing easier
August 4, 2020
In a major victory for Wisconsin’s air quality, a federal appeals court judge ruled on July 10, 2020 that the US Environmental Protection Agency had failed to protect Wisconsin residents from ozone pollution when determining which counties met health standards for the pollutant.…
Read MoreSilence isn’t an option.
June 1, 2020
At Clean Wisconsin, we believe we have a responsibility to address the ways in which environmental issues impact the most vulnerable communities.…
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Statement supporting shuttering of Edgewater 5 coal plant
May 22, 2020
MADISON, WI — Clean Wisconsin strongly supports Alliant Energy’s plan to retire the Edgewater Unit 5 coal plants in Sheboygan by the end of 2022, which the utility announced Friday morning.…
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Clean Wisconsin joins coalition in lawsuit to stop clean water rollbacks
April 29, 2020
A coalition of environmental groups filed a lawsuit in federal court to block the Trump administration’s unlawful move to gut protections for many of America’s streams and wetlands.…
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The Year of Clean Drinking Water is over. What comes next?
March 16, 2020
Early last year, in his State of the State Address, Gov. Evers declared 2019 the Year of Clean Drinking Water. While 2019 is behind us, the governor has continually reiterated—through his words and actions—his support for efforts to address polluted drinking water that plagues too many Wisconsin residents.…
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Under the Lens: Is Wisconsin seeing more heavy rain events?
March 10, 2020
One of the anticipated impacts of climate change in Wisconsin is an increase in extreme storms and subsequent flood events. Those of us in southern Wisconsin got a taste of this from the storm last August that dropped nearly of a foot rain in parts of Dane County, and many other areas of the state experienced similar heavy rain events. While it is impossible to definitively attribute a particular event to climate change, is there any evidence that we are already experiencing more heavy rain events?…
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Clean Wisconsin commends Gov. Evers for signing SB 91 into law
March 3, 2020
MADISON, WI — Clean Wisconsin applauds Gov. Tony Evers for signing a bill into law on Tuesday that sets up a nutrient pollution…
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State Assembly failed to pass meaningful PFAS protections
March 3, 2020
The amendment that passed the Assembly provides no genuine solutions for communities dealing with PFAS contamination issues.…
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Why we’re suing to stop the Nemadji Trail Energy Center
February 28, 2020
The environmental impacts, from a warming climate to local water concerns, would be felt by all Wisconsin residents. That’s why we feel it is important to take this legal stand.…
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Clean Wisconsin & Sierra Club challenge gas plant approval
February 28, 2020
Clean Wisconsin and the Sierra Club filed a lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court on Friday asking for review of the Public Service Commission’s decision to approve construction of a large gas power plant proposed for a site in Superior, Wisconsin.…
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