In each issue of the Defender, we bring you updates on our campaigns to protect Wisconsin’s air, water, and natural heritage. Browse through the archived articles on this page or click the button below to read a selection of articles from the current issue. Become a member to receive The Defender quarterly and stay informed on the latest environmental news and issues that matter to you.
Archived Articles
2025
Pushing back on chainsaw politics
Clean Wisconsin is ready for this moment
AI data centers and the artificial need for dirty energy
The path forward: Advancing Clean Wisconsin’s legislative priorities for 2025-2026
Our legal team is making progress in two major cases
From energy crisis to climate crisis: The origin of energy codes and why we must move forward
Home energy assessments: Get to know your home
The Defender podcast: Q & A with Amy Barrilleaux
Featured clean energy project: Badger Hollow Wind
Under the Lens: Microplastics in the environment and our bodies
Lessons from history: Regulatory responses to persistent pollutants
Wisconsin Neonicotinoid Workgroup: Moving forward with collaboration and awareness
From grain to glass
An antiquated state rule is holding back affordable housing in Wisconsin