by Jon Drewsen | Aug 14, 2019 | clean air, Clean Power Plan, climate change, dirty coal, legal action, Press Releases
MADISON, WI — Clean Wisconsin and nine other environmental organizations filed a lawsuit in federal court on Wednesday opposing the Trump Administration’s Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule, arguing the rule unlawfully sidesteps the Clean Air Act by relaxing emission...
by Jon Drewsen | Mar 28, 2017 | Clean Power Plan, dirty coal
Madison, WI — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday undermining years of bipartisan progress aimed at protecting future generations from the most devastating impacts of climate change. Trump’s latest executive order marks the beginning of fossil...
by John Adams | May 5, 2016 | dirty coal, mercury pollution
Mercury contamination remains a serious issue for Wisconsin’s anglers, public health MADISON — On Saturday, May 7, anglers will take to Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers for the official start of the fishing season. While this weekend’s fishing opener is a favorite pastime...
by John Adams | Aug 26, 2015 | dirty coal
Based on public comment, DNR to require additional controls for coal dust, particle pollution Thanks to public comment and concern, the coal storage piles at We Energies’ Oak Creek coal plant will now be subject to additional requirements to reduce dust and pollution...
by John Adams | Aug 6, 2015 | dirty coal
Concerned residents speak out over health, economic impacts of harmful emissions MILWAUKEE — Today, concerned citizens spoke out over the proposed expansion of the coal storage pile and operations at We Energies’ Oak Creek Power Plant. Of particular concern is the...
by John Adams | Aug 3, 2015 | dirty coal, events, In Other News
We Energies is proposing to double the size of the current outdoor coal storage pile that feeds its Oak Creek Power Plant. And despite concerns from people like you about blowing coal dust and a potential increase in particle matter emissions, tiny particles that can...
