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Clean Energy Action Alert: Support Fox Solar

March 4, 2026

Fox Solar will improve nearby water quality, generate millions of dollars for local communities, and move Wisconsin closer to our state's clean energy goals.…

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The Bad River at Copper Falls State Park. Photo: Clean Wisconsin

Line 5 Legal Battle: Environmental Groups File Petition for Judicial Review of Permit Decision

February 24, 2026

Petition calls for pipeline construction to remain on hold while decision is under review.…

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Tell the PSC to protect Wisconsin families and small businesses

February 18, 2026

We need your help to push the PSC to reject the proposed contract and require Alliant Energy to create a new rate structure that actually protects Wisconsin families and small businesses.…

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Clean Wisconsin Sues EPA Over Repeal of Climate Protections

February 18, 2026

Overwhelming evidence shows climate change is already hurting Wisconsinites.…

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How Superior WI Defeated a Gas Plant

February 16, 2026

In this episode, Amy talks with the mayor of Superior, Wis., about the long journey to defeat the Nemadji Trail Energy Center.…

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Judge Upholds Permit for Line 5 Oil Pipeline

February 13, 2026

An administrative law judge has upheld a key permit granted last year by Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources for Canadian oil giant Enbridge to build 41 miles of new oil pipeline through northern Wisconsin. …

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Episode 66: Why Wisconsin should be more like Texas!

Why Wisconsin should be more like Texas!

February 2, 2026

What January’s major winter storm is teaching us about our power grid—and the painful lesson we are all going to learn this month about natural gas.…

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Why nuclear power isn’t the solution to data center demand

January 23, 2026

The AI boom (or bubble, depending on your perspective) has spurred renewed interest in building new nuclear reactors to supply the enormous amount of energy data centers use.…

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Under the Lens: How much energy can wind turbines generate?

January 15, 2026

The next time you look at a wind turbine and think the blades are moving too slow to be doing any work, remember that they are doing more than perhaps meets the eye.…

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New PSC rule will help Wisconsin renters access solar

January 8, 2026

On December 1st, a revised Public Service Commission (PSC) rule took effect that makes it easier for apartment buildings to install solar panels and other energy-saving upgrades.…

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