Toxic Coal Ash Threatens Groundwater and Public Health MADISON — The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a proposal to create rules designed to protect groundwater and public health by regulating the disposal of toxic coal ash. “Most people understand the high environmental cost of smoke pouring out of coal plants, but few
MADISON — Wisconsin residents are celebrating the state’s “nuclear moratorium” law today, 24 years after a nuclear reactor exploded in Chernobyl contaminating tens of thousands of square miles with radioactive fallout, displacing hundreds of thousands of residents, and unleashing an epidemic of health problems still felt today. “The anniversary of the Chernobyl tragedy serves as
Long-term campus commitment and unique city program get results MADISON — He’s running a first-of-its-kind energy efficiency and renewable energy program at River Falls Municipal Utilities (RFMU), but Mike Noreen is still surprised by the attention it’s getting. “I’ve done countless interviews. It’s pretty exciting,” said Noreen, RFMU’s conservation and efficiency coordinator. “Other utilities and
MADISON — Hours ago, the democratically controlled state Legislature failed the people of Wisconsin when it adjourned before taking up the Clean Energy Jobs Act. “It’s ironic that on Earth Day, our Democrat-led state Legislature effectively killed a vital piece of clean energy legislation,” says Keith Reopelle, senior policy director, Clean Wisconsin. “Senate Democratic leaders
MADISON — Wisconsin’s largest environmental advocacy organization is asking Wisconsin legislators not to kill the Clean Energy Jobs Act on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. “The Clean Energy Jobs Act is the most important clean energy bill we’ve seen in Wisconsin since the first Earth Day 40 years ago,” said Keith Reopelle, senior policy
MADISON — This Thursday, April 22, marks the 40th anniversary of the first Earth Day and a leading environmental organization is encouraging residents to celebrate with action by releasing 40 earth-friendly ways to celebrate. “Whether at home, on your commute, at work, in your community, or on vacation, there are hundreds of simple actions you
Clean Energy Jobs Act needed to strengthen commitment MADISON — The Wisconsin State Senate passed Senate Bill 273 today, a bill that rolls back Wisconsin’s commitment to renewable energy by expanding what qualifies as the “renewable energy” utilities must produce to meet Wisconsin’s renewable electricity standard. “The passage of Senate Bill 273 represents a significant
Full Assembly, Senate now have one week to pass bill MADISON — The Assembly Committee on the Clean Energy Jobs Act held an executive session in the Capitol today, where they voted 6-3 to pass the Clean Energy Jobs Act. “The Clean Energy Jobs Act will help keep our environment clean and aid in our
Study released as opposition claims bill will raise energy costs MADISON — The recently amended Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) will result in lower average utility bills and save ratepayers at least $1.4 billion dollars when compared with the status quo, according to a Public Service Commission (PSC) analysis released this morning. “The CEJA Sub
Proposed system would further burden water protection program MADISON — A new proposal easing permit requirements for large-scale livestock operations could increase the already high environmental and health impacts of factory farms, according to testimony delivered today at public hearings held by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Fitchburg. “The DNR currently lacks
