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Neurotoxins on Our Plates

October 13, 2024

For the past 25 years, we've been putting neurotoxins on our food. Neonicotinoids are potent chemicals that attack the central nervous systems of insects.…

EPA requires removal of all lead pipes within a decade

October 8, 2024

In 10 years, Wisconsin families will no longer be drinking water contaminated with toxic lead from lead service lines.…

Understanding the impact of neonicotinoid insecticides

September 27, 2024

Neonicotinoids, commonly referred to as neonics, are a class of neuro-active insecticides that have become pervasive in modern agriculture. Chemically similar to nicotine,…

Under the Lens: Launching the Environmental Health Initiative

September 27, 2024

By Kayla Rinderknecht, Population Health Service Fellow & Dr. Paul Mathewson, Science Program Director From the air we breathe to the water we…

All the Money in the World

August 20, 2024

New research reveals how much it would cost to remove toxic PFAS 'forever' chemicals from the environment at the same rate we're currently producing and using them.…

Clean Wisconsin takes legal action to protect communities from toxic mercury pollution

June 12, 2024

“This standard limits the amount of mercury, heavy metals, hydrochloric acid and other toxic pollutants that power plants are allowed to release into our environment, and there is no question we need those limits to be as strong as possible.”…

No Mow May: Does it work?

April 28, 2024

In this episode, Amy walks through a typical Wisconsin yard with pollinator expert Elizabeth Braatz.…

New EPA power plant rules will save lives in Wisconsin

April 25, 2024

New EPA standards will slash carbon, coal ash, mercury, contaminated wastewater and other toxic pollution from power plants…

Back to the Future: We Energies Doubles Down on Fossil Fuel

April 19, 2024

Twenty-four years ago, Wisconsin Electric Power Company launched the largest power plant building spree our state had ever seen. Called “Power the Future”…

Price of Pollution: Toxic PFAS contamination devastates two Wisconsin communities

April 12, 2024

Fighting pollution has been at the core of Clean Wisconsin’s mission since it was founded 54 years ago. The reason is simple. Our…

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