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Wind and solar emerge as cheapest options for powering Wisconsin

August 29, 2022

The days when wind and solar energy could be dismissed as “too expensive” are in the past. Welcome to the future. The numbers…

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Under the Lens: Hydrogen fuel cells as a carbon-free energy source

August 29, 2022

Given the pressing need to quickly decarbonize our energy sources, we need to consider all types of carbon-free energy—including lesser-known sources like hydrogen…

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Holding our environment hostage: NRB chair’s abuse of power supported by state Supreme Court

August 29, 2022

In a controversial June decision, the Wisconsin State Supreme Court voted 4-3 to allow Scott Walker-appointee Fred Prehn to remain on the Natural…

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Innovative stormwater solutions in Milwaukee

August 29, 2022

Green infrastructure practices like building bioswales around parking lots and streets to capture polluted storm runoff, using permeable pavers in parking areas, and installing rain gardens, cisterns, rain barrels and green roofs help reduce the risk of flooding and keep our waterways healthy.…

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Clean Wisconsin’s Science Program makes a difference

August 29, 2022

We often say that Clean Wisconsin’s advocacy is grounded in science, but what does that mean in practice? We’ve found that upholding this…

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Clean and Healthy Buildings: Plugging in to a safe, sustainable future

August 29, 2022

Buildings use a lot of energy, especially in Wisconsin. Cold winters, old homes, and outdated appliances cause our buildings to be incredibly energy…

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Extremism in the Courts: West Virginia v. EPA

August 29, 2022

Recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling erodes environmental protections, and it could be just the beginning. The Major Questions Doctrine and Supreme Court Power…

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Opposing a new methane gas plant in Marathon County

May 4, 2022

The plant would increase greenhouse gas emissions in Wisconsin by 491,000 tons every year. The science is clear: Now is the time to…

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In my backyard: Neighbors speak out to support the Koshkonong Solar Energy Center

January 17, 2022

Deerfield resident Andrew Little steps outside on a sunny fall afternoon to take in the view from his backyard—a vast cornfield that sits just behind his property. Weeks after the harvest, the field is mostly an expanse of dark brown mud. But despite the lackluster view, Andrew can’t stop smiling...…

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Clean Wisconsin case study: Finding policy success in Wisconsin’s difficult political climate

January 12, 2022

How can advocates continue to advance change in the face of a divided, politicized state government? It’s a key question for environmental policy advocates in Wisconsin as we take on the urgent climate crisis. But you need only look to the Milwaukee area to see that change is not only possible, it’s happening...…

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