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The Defender Podcast episode 74: The Truth About AI Data Centers and Our Water

The Truth About AI Data Centers and Our Water

April 28, 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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This year in clean energy

April 28, 2026

At a time when so many of the values Clean Wisconsin members care about are under threat, the transition to clean energy sources can, and should, be a source of excitement and energy.…

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State regulators make substantial modifications to We Energies’ AI data center tariff plan

April 24, 2026

Case will likely have implications across the state.…

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Niçoise salad from 2025 Epicurean Evening

Cooking for a cleaner environment

April 16, 2026

There’s no better way to bring people together for a common cause than through shared conversations over craft cocktails and delicious food. …

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Under the Lens: Lake Mendota as a climate change sentinel

April 16, 2026

One way of chronicling climate change in cooler regions like Wisconsin is to look at trends in ice on waterbodies.…

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Port Washington data center could harm Wisconsinites’ health to the tune of $1.3 million annually

April 14, 2026

New analysis from Clean Wisconsin finds that air pollution from diesel generators at the hyperscale Vantage data center in Port Washington could cause $960,000 to $1.29 million in annual public health costs statewide. …

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Minnesota energy regulators delay decision on gas plant in Superior, WI

April 9, 2026

Cross-state coalition disappointed in Public Utilities Commission decision to delay cancellation of agreements for Minnesota Power’s NTEC gas proposal…

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Finally, state passes spending bill on PFAS

April 9, 2026

This legislation—a long-sought compromise among competing interests—represents Clean Wisconsin’s most significant legislative achievement in over a decade.…

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The price of powering AI

April 7, 2026

Wisconsin is bracing for unprecedented electricity demand driven by massive new AI data centers.…

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PFAS spending legislation brings relief to Wisconsin communities

April 6, 2026

After three years of relentless advocacy, $132 million in funding is finally being released to help fight PFAS contamination in Wisconsin.…

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