Proposed federal PFAS limits signal growing concern over health risks of “forever chemicals”
March 14, 2023
The proposed federal PFAS limits are far lower and more expansive than current Wisconsin standards. Today the Environmental Protection Agency issued its first ever proposed limits for PFAS under the Safe Drinking Water Act.…
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Clean Wisconsin calls for tougher limits on deadly soot pollution
February 27, 2023
Stronger limits could prevent nearly 150 premature deaths in Wisconsin every year. Clean Wisconsin is urging the EPA to adopt tougher standards for harmful air pollution through its so-called “soot pollution” rules.…
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Evers lays out clear plan to protect Wisconsin families and vital natural resources
February 16, 2023
Gov. Tony Evers released his 2023-25 state budget Wednesday night, which includes key environmental provisions aimed at protecting Wisconsin communities, preserving our state’s critical natural resources, and harnessing the talents of our workforce to put the state on the path toward a clean energy future.…
Read MoreAnalysis: Solar farms produce 100 times more energy per acre than corn ethanol
January 24, 2023
Wisconsin currently uses about a million acres of land to grow corn for ethanol, but the state could reap far more energy on less land with solar.…
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Clean Wisconsin calls on EPA to protect Wisconsinites from dangerous leaded aviation fuel
January 9, 2023
Small, recreational aircraft are the largest source of lead air pollution in Wisconsin. People living near airports that serve small planes are most at risk for exposure.…
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PSC takes step to reduce We Energies’ profit margin in rate case
December 2, 2022
It is the first time in recent memory that the commission has taken this step, and it is a recognition that unchecked energy company profits are a growing burden on customers.…
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Clean Wisconsin Files Brief Urging PSC to Reject We Energies Rate Settlement
November 4, 2022
On Thursday, Clean Wisconsin attorneys filed a brief with the Public Service Commission (PSC) calling on commissioners to reject a proposed settlement agreement…
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New Energy Study Shows Net-Zero Emissions Possible for Wisconsin by 2050
October 25, 2022
Achieving Net Zero Would Expand Wisconsin’s Economy While Saving Billions in Healthcare Costs There is a pathway for Wisconsin to achieve a net-zero…
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On Its 50th Anniversary, the Clean Water Act is Under Attack
October 18, 2022
50 years ago today, the Clean Water Act became law, protecting lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands across Wisconsin and the country. It is…
Read MoreEvers Takes Action for Rural Wisconsin Families Dealing with PFAS and Nitrate Pollution
October 4, 2022
Every family in Wisconsin deserves safe water, but tens of thousands of rural Wisconsinites can’t drink the water flowing from their taps because…
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