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Clean Wisconsin calls on PSC to reject appeal that would reopen data center tariff case

June 22, 2026

Clean Wisconsin is urging the Public Service Commission (PSC) to reject a recent petition to reopen its AI data center tariff case.…

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The Defender Episode 78: Who's Behind the Avalanche of AI Data Center Moratoriums?

Who’s Behind the Avalanche of AI Data Center Moratoriums?

June 22, 2026

What the rain and snow are telling about PFAS pollution in the Upper Midwest.…

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Speak out against the Foundry Ridge gas plant proposal

June 22, 2026

Right now, state regulators are considering whether to approve the 324-megawatt Foundry Ridge Energy Center, and they need to hear from concerned Wisconsinites like you.…

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Speak out against the Red Oak Ridge gas plant proposal

June 22, 2026

State regulators are considering whether to approve the 1,186-megawatt Red Oak Ridge Energy Center. Share your concerns about the project with the Public Service Commission today.…

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6 steps for private well owners to keep their drinking water safe

June 22, 2026

If you think your well may be contaminated, here are some steps you should take to protect you and your family from the health risks associated with polluted drinking water.…

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The Defender Episode 77: Is Ethanol a Scam?

Is Ethanol a Scam?

June 15, 2026

What the rain and snow are telling about PFAS pollution in the Upper Midwest.…

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Defender Episode 76: What's in our rain and snow

What’s in Our Rain (and Snow)?

June 9, 2026

What the rain and snow are telling about PFAS pollution in the Upper Midwest.…

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The Defender Episode 75: What's Standing in the Way of Line 5?

What’s Standing in the Way of Line 5?

June 1, 2026

In this episode, Amy talks with a researcher who took a deep dive into the water impacts of Wisconsin's AI data centers.…

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Circuit court issues order limiting pipeline construction while lawsuit over Line 5 permits moves forward

May 15, 2026

A Wisconsin circuit court ordered Enbridge Energy to halt pipeline construction at certain locations while it reviews a lawsuit challenging state regulatory approvals for the Line 5 oil pipeline in northern Wisconsin.…

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Hazelnuts could help reshape Wisconsin agriculture

May 12, 2026

By working with nature instead of against it, we can build healthier soil, cleaner water, and a more resilient future for Wisconsin agriculture.…

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