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Volume 53, Issue 4

Winter 2023 Issue

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New Plant Hardiness Zone Maps mean big news for farmers and gardeners

The latest Plant Hardiness Zone Map for Wisconsin has caused quite a stir among farmers and gardeners around the state. They confirm something many avid gardeners have already observed: our climate is changing. That means what we can grow, and where we can grow it, has changed too.
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Farm Bill 101

You may have heard Willie Nelson reference the term "Farm Bill" at one of his many Farm Aid concerts, but what does it actually entail?
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Introducing… Eco Spotlight!

Clean Wisconsin is thrilled to present our Eco Spotlight, a captivating video series designed to uplift and inspire with heartwarming environmental stories from the beautiful state of Wisconsin! 
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No more gas meter!

Can you imagine getting through a Wisconsin winter with no gas heating? The Madison Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends doesn’t have to imagine. They had the gas to their Meetinghouse disconnected in favor of geothermal heat pump technology and solar power.
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Both / And

Some legacy environmental orgs are shifting toward work on climate change at the expense of fighting toxic pollution, but it's essential to address both.
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Clean energy wins in Alliant rate case

Utility rate cases, although often overlooked, play a crucial role in influencing not only customer costs but also shaping energy policy in Wisconsin.
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Mark Redsten, President & CEO.
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Letter from the President

The changing climate is impacting our health, safety, and the economic well-being of every community in our state, with communities of color and low-income communities disproportionately affected.
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