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Trump Administration moves to weaken standards for toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

May 14, 2025

A little more than a year after announcing its first ever drinking water standards for toxic PFAS chemicals, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reversing course, announcing it intends to rescind regulations for four key types of toxic PFAS compounds.…

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Analysis uncovers local environmental impacts of solar farms in Wisconsin

April 23, 2025

Researchers looked at water quality, soil health, erosion and wildlife habitat.…

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Removing habitat protections from Endangered Species Act would imperil Wisconsin’s endangered wildlife

April 21, 2025

A push from the Trump Administration to allow the destruction of endangered species’ habitat would leave no path to recovery for wildlife across the state and country.…

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Bipartisan grazing bill will help Wisconsin farmers implement more grazing practices

April 1, 2025

Wisconsin Republicans and Democrats are coming together to help farmers incorporate more grazing practices on Wisconsin livestock farms.…

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Microsoft shrugs off company climate goals to support burning methane gas for AI data centers

March 14, 2025

  Microsoft is walking back its long-touted commitment to clean energy as the company seeks to build more artificial intelligence data centers in…

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This Groundwater Awareness Week, Clean Wisconsin calls on lawmakers to fund more well testing

March 12, 2025

As we mark national Groundwater Awareness Week, Clean Wisconsin and our partners are calling for $2.5 million in additional state budget funding for…

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Threats to federal funding for pollution cleanup, clean energy initiatives spark anger in Wisconsin communities

February 12, 2025

The Trump Administration has moved to freeze millions of dollars in funding headed for Wisconsin that support a wide range of environmental programs, including farmland conservation, toxic waste and heavy metal cleanup, Great Lakes restoration work, and energy-saving upgrades for homes and small businesses.…

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PSC approves most powerful solar project in Wisconsin history

December 13, 2024

Vista Sands Solar will displace millions of tons of carbon dioxide and other pollutants over its lifespan.…

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Clean Wisconsin among latest recipients of climate resilience funding via Daybreak Fund

December 13, 2024

The Daybreak Fund has announced its 2024 grants, providing nearly $1.6 million in grants to nonprofit organizations and community groups dedicated to addressing…

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The Safe Drinking Water Act reaches its 50th anniversary

December 13, 2024

By Hannah S. Richerson, Clean Water Program Manager, and Evan Feinauer, Staff Attorney December 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the initial enactment…

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