U.S. Supreme Court Limits EPA Ability to Fight Climate Crisis
Court decision restricts future EPA regulation of power plant carbon emissions under the Clean Air Act. Today the U.S.
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Category: Press Releases
Prehn’s Continued Abuse of Power Puts Wisconsin Families at Risk
Prehn cast the deciding vote to block groundwater standards for harmful PFAS chemicals and voted to weaken new PFAS drinking water standards.
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Wisconsin gets first ever standards for PFAS as EPA warns the “forever chemicals” pose far greater risk than once thought
After years of work from the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Health Services, along with tireless advocacy from families and communities across the state, Wisconsin finally has enforceable water standards for PFAS.
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Study shows Wisconsin has one of the largest racial disparities in the nation for exposure to dangerous air pollution particles
It’s considered one of the most dangerous types of pollution in our environment.
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Circuit Court Decision on Nemadji Gas Plant is a Step Backward for Wisconsin
Today a Dane County Circuit Court judge upheld the Public Service Commission’s 2019 decision to greenlight construction the Nemadji Trail Energy Center, a 625-megawatt methane gas plant planned along the Nemadji River near Superior.
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Kinnard Farms sues DNR to block needed drinking water protections
One of Wisconsin’s largest dairy operations is pushing back against permit requirements meant to protect drinking water from cow manure pollution.
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Gov. Evers’ Clean Energy Plan Invests in Wisconsin’s Workforce, Homegrown Energy, and a Healthy Future
Statement from Clean Wisconsin Climate, Energy and Air Program Director Chelsea Chandler “An investment in clean energy is an investment in vibrant Wisconsin communities.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Denies Meteor Timber Appeal in Wetlands Case
A rare Wisconsin wetland will remain protected. Yesterday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court denied a petition from Atlanta-based Meteor Timber, LLC., to re-hear its wetlands case.
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Koshkonong Solar Farm Approval an Important Step in Wisconsin’s Transition to Clean Energy
Today the Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to approve construction of the Koshkonong Solar Energy Center, a 300 megawatt (MW) utility-scale solar farm proposed for Dane County.
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DNR requires Kinnard Farms to test groundwater for manure pollution
New requirement comes after last year’s Clean Wisconsin v.
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