MADISON — Fish from Wisconsin waters may soon be healthier to eat after Governor Doyle signed the Mercury Products Bill today, a law prohibiting the use of toxic mercury in non-essential products.
Passage occurs on day of environmental victories in Assembly MADISON — On a day full of environmental victories in the state Assembly, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed legislation Tuesday to protect Wisconsin’s waters and preserve the health of its residents by banning toxic mercury in non-essential products. “Non-essential products pollute our air and water with
Environmental victory opens door to clean, renewable energy in the state MADISON — After nearly two years of debate, the state Legislature took an important step to protect Wisconsin’s environment and reduce global warming pollution today when the Assembly voted to pass wind siting reform. This measure will replace an over-stringent patchwork of local regulations
Bill will help protect public health and Wisconsin’s fishing industry MADISON — A bill designed to protect the health of Wisconsin families and the vitality of the state’s fishing industry by prohibiting the sale of some non-essential products containing toxic mercury is one step closer to implementation today after important committees in the Assembly and
New report reveals disturbing state of Wisconsin’s Great Lakes beaches MADISON — With temperatures across the state expected to be in the upper 80s and low 90s this weekend, it will be a great time to get out and enjoy Wisconsin’s sun and surf. But Wisconsin residents will be heading to some of the dirtiest
MADISON — Wisconsin could soon see greater economic growth in the promising wind energy industry as the Senate Committee on Commerce, Energy, Utilities and Rail voted 6-1 on Senate Bill 185 Tuesday. This bipartisan bill replaces the chaotic patchwork of local regulations with sensible statewide standards for permitting wind farms. “Wind energy holds the potential
Assembly Natural Resources Committee hearing today MADISON — Today, the state Assembly Natural Resources Committee heard testimony regarding Assembly Bill 299 and Senate Bill 200, a vital piece of legislation that will protect Wisconsin’s waterways and the health of state citizens from the toxic effects of mercury. “This bill, which prohibits the sale of nonessential
Energy efficiency report released today shows savings of 23%, $1.2 trillion MADISON — A groundbreaking study released today by McKinsey & Co. reiterates the importance of energy efficiency for its impact on both the environment and the economy. “Energy efficiency is a top priority,” says Keith Reopelle, senior policy director for Clean Wisconsin, the state’s
Decision helps protect environment and the health of Wisconsinites WAUPACA — The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board unanimously adopted a rule today that will require utilities to reduce mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants by 90 percent by 2015 or by the same percentage by 2021 if they agree to more stringent controls of nitrogen oxide
MADISON — Wisconsin could soon see greater growth in the promising wind energy industry after the Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities passed Assembly Bill 256 today, a bipartisan bill that would encourage growth in the clean energy industry by replacing a chaotic patchwork of local regulations with sensible statewide standards for permitting safe wind
