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The Ugly Impact of Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ on Wisconsin’s Environment

July 1, 2025

Senate Republicans have passed a bill that will mean more pollution, higher energy costs, more extraction on public lands, and lost jobs here in Wisconsin.…

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Cows, Tall Grass and Wind Turbines

June 30, 2025

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to stand next to a wind turbine? You're about to find out.…

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We Energies pushes back coal plant retirement

June 26, 2025

"This is a company that time and time again has taken a shortsighted, profit-driven approach to energy production and planning, and its customers are paying for it."…

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Major U.S. Grid Operator Quickly Resubmits Discriminatory Energy Plan to FERC

June 18, 2025

Another deeply-flawed proposal from MISO discriminates against wind and solar.…

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Trump order to keep Michigan coal plant running could mean higher energy bills in Wisconsin

June 17, 2025

Consumers Energy wants to recoup costs to bring a coal plant back online through price increases on customers across the Midwest grid.…

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Wisconsin’s Class of 2025: The bright future of clean energy

June 2, 2025

What’s it going to take to make clean energy Wisconsin’s new normal? It helps to have a bunch of fresh-faced new college graduates ready to take on the world.…

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PSC approves plan to power AI data center with gas plants

May 22, 2025

Decision will bring 1,200 MW of new, dirty power to southeast Wisconsin.…

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Surprising environmental impacts of solar in Wisconsin

May 12, 2025

Many farmers are choosing to integrate solar panels into their fields. Now a new analysis shows that decision can impact a lot more than energy costs and the climate.…

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Solar’s Hype Girl

April 30, 2025

Amy talks with self-proclaimed solar "hype girl," Elise Couillard from the Couillard Solar Foundation.…

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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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