Neonicotinoids and Human Health
April 25, 2025
Previously thought to pose no risk to humans, there is increasing evidence that neonicotinoids may have harmful health effects.…
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Analysis uncovers local environmental impacts of solar farms in Wisconsin
April 23, 2025
Researchers looked at water quality, soil health, erosion and wildlife habitat.…
Read MoreRemoving habitat protections from Endangered Species Act would imperil Wisconsin’s endangered wildlife
April 21, 2025
A push from the Trump Administration to allow the destruction of endangered species’ habitat would leave no path to recovery for wildlife across the state and country.…
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The long list of Trump Administration attacks on our environment
April 21, 2025
Dozens of rules and regulations that protect our air, water, land, endangered species and more are being targeted.…
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Feast or Famine: What’s ahead for Wisconsin’s weather?
April 15, 2025
In 2024, a rainy January gave way to tornadoes in February, flooding in June and drought in July and August. So what is next for Wisconsin and how can we prepare?…
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How clean is the water from Wisconsin’s public water systems?
April 9, 2025
Most public water systems have not had any health-based water quality violations since 2015. The 23% of active community water systems with health-based drinking water violations serve 807,000 residents, and violations are more common in rural and low-income communities.…
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Health Benefits of Clean Energy in Wisconsin
April 9, 2025
By displacing polluting fossil fuels, clean energy not only mitigates climate change but also results in improved local air quality, providing a health benefit to everyone. In Wisconsin the monetary value of these health benefits is greater than the cost of generating electricity from solar and wind.…
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What causes inequitable environmental burden in Wisconsin
April 9, 2025
Non-white and lower income populations experience higher cumulative environmental health burden in most Wisconsin urban areas analyzed. Lead paint exposure, traffic-related air pollution, hazardous pollution sources, and impervious surfaces are the most important contributors to existing racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities.…
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Who is harmed by environmental burden in Wisconsin?
April 9, 2025
The vast majority (70-95%) of communities with the highest environmental burden are in the southeast region, mostly concentrated in the Milwaukee urban area. Non-white communities face higher cumulative environmental health burden in Wisconsin, with these racial/ethnic disparities among the highest in surrounding states. …
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