Wisconsin: The Next Yucca Mountain?
October 26, 2009
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.…
Read MoreWisconsin Legislature Passes Electronic Waste Bill
October 20, 2009
Law will ease consumer recycling of electronic waste, keeping dangerous toxins out of Wisconsin’s air and water MADISON — Consumers in Wisconsin will…
Read MoreTwo Presque Isle Coal Units Go Offline
October 9, 2009
With proven, renewable energy, now’s the time to map out plan for other dirty plants to be shuttered MADISON/PRESQUE ISLE, MI — Air…
Read MoreMercury Products Bill Signed into Law by Governor Doyle
October 6, 2009
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.…
Read MoreCoal Plant Proposal Rejected for First Time in Wisconsin History
November 11, 2008
Historic decision will save ratepayers money and reduce pollution MADISON — Wisconsin regulators rejected a proposal to build a conventional coal plant for…
Read MoreGreat Lakes Compact Sails Through Congress
September 23, 2008
Focus now shifts to restoring the Midwest’s most valuable natural resource WASHINGTON, D.C. — Less than five months after Wisconsin passed the Great…
Read MorePSC Staff Slam Alliant’s Proposed Cassville Coal Plant
August 12, 2008
Proposed plant too expensive, use of renewable fuels uncertain MADISON — Alliant Energy’s proposed Cassville coal plant would increase electricity bills and might…
Read More$105 Million Settlement Reached in Power Plant Cooling System Dispute
August 6, 2008
Settlement will fund Lake Michigan protection projects for 25 years and address global warming OAK CREEK — The three year legal battle over…
Read MoreAlliant to PSC: Don’t Consider Global Warming in Coal Plant Proposal
July 9, 2008
Argument inconsistent with company’s support of Global Warming Task Force recommendations MADISON — Less than two weeks after voting in favor of recommendations…
Read MoreMichigan Signs Historic Great Lakes Compact
July 9, 2008
Compact now moves to Congress for consent SAUGATUCK, MICH. — With the signature of Governor Jennifer Granholm today, Michigan became the eighth and…
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