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Clean Wisconsin applauds announced closing of Columbia power plant

February 2, 2021

The closing of this coal plant is yet another step towards our clean energy future in Wisconsin, reducing our carbon emissions and protecting public health.…

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Climate Change Task Force unveils recommendations

December 10, 2020

We are confident that Wisconsin can take meaningful action to combat the climate crisis.…

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Statement supporting shuttering of Edgewater 5 coal plant

May 22, 2020

MADISON, WI — Clean Wisconsin strongly supports Alliant Energy’s plan to retire the Edgewater Unit 5 coal plants in Sheboygan by the end of 2022, which the utility announced Friday morning.…

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Under the Lens: Is Wisconsin seeing more heavy rain events?

March 10, 2020

One of the anticipated impacts of climate change in Wisconsin is an increase in extreme storms and subsequent flood events. Those of us in southern Wisconsin got a taste of this from the storm last August that dropped nearly of a foot rain in parts of Dane County, and many other areas of the state experienced similar heavy rain events. While it is impossible to definitively attribute a particular event to climate change, is there any evidence that we are already experiencing more heavy rain events?…

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Why we’re suing to stop the Nemadji Trail Energy Center

February 28, 2020

The environmental impacts, from a warming climate to local water concerns, would be felt by all Wisconsin residents. That’s why we feel it is important to take this legal stand.…

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Clean Wisconsin & Sierra Club challenge gas plant approval

February 28, 2020

Clean Wisconsin and the Sierra Club filed a lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court on Friday asking for review of the Public Service Commission’s decision to approve construction of a large gas power plant proposed for a site in Superior, Wisconsin.…

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Gov. Evers moves climate policy forward with formation of task force

October 17, 2019

Clean Wisconsin applauds Gov. Tony Evers for signing an executive order to establish a Climate Change Task Force to formulate a direction for climate change policies for Wisconsin.…

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The Myth of “Intermittent” Renewable Energy

October 16, 2019

Here's why we don't need another gas plant in Wisconsin.…

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“Borrow”

October 4, 2019

We've got a responsibility to leave our water, air, and natural resources in a better place for our kids than we found it.…

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Resilient: How Milwaukee is using water capture technology to adapt to climate change

October 1, 2019

Using green infrastructure practices to cool the urban heat island, improve air quality, and increase the infiltration and capture of rainwater, Milwaukee has become a national leader in efforts adapt to a warming world due to climate change.…

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