by Jon Drewsen | Aug 16, 2019 | clean energy, climate change, Press Releases
Executive order sets tone for state action on climate change MADISON, WI — Clean Wisconsin strongly supports Gov. Tony Evers in signing an executive order to formally set a statewide goal of producing 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050 and to establish an Office of...
by Carly Michiels | Aug 7, 2019 | clean energy, clean water, Water
Despite major cuts, environmental funding increases In July, Gov. Tony Evers signed the 2019-2020 budget into law, wrapping up the months-long process that began with the governor’s budget proposals back in February. During this process a number of clean water and...
by Naomi Albert | Aug 5, 2019 | clean energy, Energy & Climate
The boom of wind and solar adoption has led to one big question: how can we use renewable energy when the wind isn’t blowing and the sun isn’t shining? Right now, the vast majority of wind and solar projects are only adding energy to wind and sun are present. Plus,...
by Jon Drewsen | Jul 25, 2019 | clean energy, Press Releases
Clean Wisconsin applauds the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors for passing a resolution on Thursday to create a Joint Task Force on Climate and Economic Equality with the City of Milwaukee. Clean Wisconsin will be one of the 13 organizations represented on the...
by Jon Drewsen | Jul 19, 2019 | clean energy, Energy & Climate
It’s time for tangible state action on climate change. When it comes to tackling climate change, many local communities aren’t waiting for state and federal government to act. Instead, they’re taking matters into their own hands. On July 16, the City of La Crosse...
by Jon Drewsen | Jul 3, 2019 | clean energy, clean water, Press Releases, state budget
Clean Wisconsin applauded Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday for vetoing budget items that would limit local control over quarry mining operations and restrict key funding for electric vehicle charging stations and water protection efforts. “While it’s disappointing...
