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Healthier Future for Wisconsin

The high energy demand of Microsoft’s Mount Pleasant data center has already resulted in approvals of two new methane gas plants in Oak Creek and nearby Paris

The winners and losers of Wisconsin’s data center boom

July 15, 2026

Skyrocketing energy demand, driven in large part by hyperscale data centers, is being met with fossil fuel power plant proposals at an alarming pace and cost.…

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The Defender Episode 79: What burning coal is doing to our water

What Burning Coal Is Doing To Our Water

June 29, 2026

In this episode, what the Trump Administration's push to prop up coal means for Wisconsin's water.…

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The Defender Episode 75: What's Standing in the Way of Line 5?

What’s Standing in the Way of Line 5?

June 1, 2026

In this episode Amy talks with Clean Wisconsin attorney Evan Feinauer about the new court decision that's putting some Line 5 construction on hold.…

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Port Washington data center could harm Wisconsinites’ health to the tune of $1.3 million annually

April 14, 2026

New analysis from Clean Wisconsin finds that air pollution from diesel generators at the hyperscale Vantage data center in Port Washington could cause $960,000 to $1.29 million in annual public health costs statewide. …

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Minnesota energy regulators delay decision on gas plant in Superior, WI

April 9, 2026

Cross-state coalition disappointed in Public Utilities Commission decision to delay cancellation of agreements for Minnesota Power’s NTEC gas proposal…

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Driftwood Point

Superior WI says no to new gas plant

April 6, 2026

Preventing the construction of new fossil fuel infrastructure is long and hard work.…

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Think energy prices are high now? Just wait.

April 6, 2026

There is simply no path to American energy independence that relies heavily on fossil fuels.…

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Clean Wisconsin sues EPA over rollback of toxic air pollution protections

March 31, 2026

Rollback allows more mercury, lead, arsenic and other toxins to be released from power plants.…

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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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Defender Episode 68 Graphic

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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