Author: Clean Wisconsin

A recently introduced bill designed to ease restrictions preventing the construction of new nuclear power plants in Wisconsin is causing great environmental and economic concern among state residents.

Over 8 years in the making, law will keep harmful toxins out of environment MADISON — Officially sealing an environmental victory nearly ten years in the making, Governor Jim Doyle today signed Senate Bill 107, a law that will help keep dangerous toxins out of Wisconsin’s environment by providing consumers with access to convenient sites

Law will ease consumer recycling of electronic waste, keeping dangerous toxins out of Wisconsin’s air and water MADISON — Consumers in Wisconsin will soon have a more convenient, responsible way to dispose of old computers, printers, televisions, VCRs and other electronic waste (e-waste) containing toxic substances, after the State Senate today gave final approval to

With proven, renewable energy, now’s the time to map out plan for other dirty plants to be shuttered MADISON/PRESQUE ISLE, MI — Air in the Upper Midwest is markedly cleaner now that We Energies has taken two dirty coal-fired power plants in Presque Isle, Mich. offline. “This is a huge win for the environment and

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