Natural Resources Board Passes Rules to Reduce Phosphorus in Wisconsin’s Waters
June 23, 2010
New policies will help reduce water pollution from farms, factories and sewage treatment plants MADISON — The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board took an…
Read MoreEPA Publishes Proposed Rules to Regulate Toxic Coal Ash
June 7, 2010
Rules could help protect Wisconsin’s groundwater from toxic contamination MADISON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today published two alternative proposals to…
Read MoreEPA Awards Grants to Restore Lakes Michigan, Superior
June 2, 2010
Conservation groups urge Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation to continue pushing for $475 million for Great Lakes restoration MADISON — Groups in Wisconsin will receive…
Read MoreWisconsin Residents Celebrate Nuclear Moratorium Law on 24th Anniversary of Chernobyl Disaster
April 26, 2010
MADISON — Wisconsin residents are celebrating the state’s “nuclear moratorium” law today, 24 years after a nuclear reactor exploded in Chernobyl contaminating tens…
Read MoreWisconsin Legislature Passes Electronic Waste Bill
October 20, 2009
Law will ease consumer recycling of electronic waste, keeping dangerous toxins out of Wisconsin’s air and water MADISON — Consumers in Wisconsin will…
Read MoreTwo Presque Isle Coal Units Go Offline
October 9, 2009
With proven, renewable energy, now’s the time to map out plan for other dirty plants to be shuttered MADISON/PRESQUE ISLE, MI — Air…
Read MoreMercury Products Bill Signed into Law by Governor Doyle
October 6, 2009
MADISON — Fish from Wisconsin waters may soon be healthier to eat after Governor Doyle signed the Mercury Products Bill today, a law prohibiting the use of toxic mercury in non-essential products.…
Read MoreCoal Plant Proposal Rejected for First Time in Wisconsin History
November 11, 2008
Historic decision will save ratepayers money and reduce pollution MADISON — Wisconsin regulators rejected a proposal to build a conventional coal plant for…
Read MoreGreat Lakes Compact Sails Through Congress
September 23, 2008
Focus now shifts to restoring the Midwest’s most valuable natural resource WASHINGTON, D.C. — Less than five months after Wisconsin passed the Great…
Read MorePSC Staff Slam Alliant’s Proposed Cassville Coal Plant
August 12, 2008
Proposed plant too expensive, use of renewable fuels uncertain MADISON — Alliant Energy’s proposed Cassville coal plant would increase electricity bills and might…
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