Clean Wisconsin tells EPA to reduce unhealthy smog
February 20, 2019
EPA strengthened ozone air quality standards in 2015 based on medical research showing that the 2008 standards did not fully protect public health. The 2015 standards were designed to improve air quality and to reduce health risks for children, older adults and people who have lung diseases such as asthma and emphysema.…
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Established New Standards for Industrial Air Pollutants
July 25, 2017
A legal case brought by Clean Wisconsin against the EPA in 2017 forced the agency to adopt new health standards for more than a dozen harmful industrial sources.…
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Prevented Construction of Coal Plant Along Mississippi River
January 11, 2016
In 2008, and for the first time in state history, the PSC voted unanimously to reject a new coal plant proposal.…
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Established Wisconsin Power Plant Mercury Rule
November 13, 2015
Clean Wisconsin catalyzed the effort to establish nation-leading emission standards for coal-fired power plants in 2004.…
Read MoreClean Wisconsin Files Suit Seeking Air Permit for Weston Power Plant
July 24, 2012
Clean Wisconsin filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today, asking the court to compel the DNR to issue an air permit for Wisconsin Public Service Corporation’s (WPS) Weston coal plant located in Rothschild, which has been operating with an expired air permit since 2009.…
Read MoreEPA Releases New Standards for Toxic Mercury Pollution
December 21, 2011
Standards will improve health by reducing pollution from coal-fired power plants MADISON — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled new standards for mercury…
Read MoreEnvironmental Groups File Suit Seeking Air Permit for Valley Power Plant
August 4, 2010
One of state’s dirtiest coal plants operates without permit MADISON — Clean Wisconsin and the Sierra Club filed suit against the Wisconsin Department…
Read MoreTwo Presque Isle Coal Units Go Offline
October 9, 2009
With proven, renewable energy, now’s the time to map out plan for other dirty plants to be shuttered MADISON/PRESQUE ISLE, MI — Air…
Read MoreCoal Plant Proposal Rejected for First Time in Wisconsin History
November 11, 2008
Historic decision will save ratepayers money and reduce pollution MADISON — Wisconsin regulators rejected a proposal to build a conventional coal plant for…
Read MorePSC Staff Slam Alliant’s Proposed Cassville Coal Plant
August 12, 2008
Proposed plant too expensive, use of renewable fuels uncertain MADISON — Alliant Energy’s proposed Cassville coal plant would increase electricity bills and might…
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