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Ep 67 The Nuclear Option

The Nuclear Option

February 9, 2026

There is a lot of new excitement around nuclear energy these days, and no coincidence, it comes as we face staggering energy demands from AI data centers. Now, the Trump Administration is relaxing environmental and safety regulations for new nuclear reactors. In this episode, a look at what would happen to our environment - and our energy bills - if utilities race to meet AI demand by building more nuclear reactors.…

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Ethanol plant near corn field

Proposal to increase E15 ethanol use would cause substantial health harms in Wisconsin

February 5, 2026

A proposal in Congress to allow 15% ethanol blends (E15) in auto fuels year-round would increase dangerous water contamination and air pollution across Wisconsin.…

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Why Help on Forever Chemicals is Taking… Forever

January 26, 2026

Why there is real hope that a bipartisan solution for state PFAS funding is at hand -- and the industry group that could kill it. …

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Defender Episode 62: What to know about PFAS Pesticides

What to know about PFAS pesticides

December 15, 2025

A look what could soon be sprayed on food and farm fields across Wisconsin.…

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ducks swimming in a wetland area

Clean Water Act at risk!

December 9, 2025

House of Representatives has passed the destructive PERMIT Act, but the fight is not over! …

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Under the Lens: Pesticides in Wisconsin drinking water

November 16, 2025

Pesticides play a significant role in agriculture, however, their use comes with health, environmental, and ecological concerns.…

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Wildfire smoke over Lake Monona

Wildfire Smoke in Wisconsin: Effects on Health

November 4, 2025

The number of days that Wisconsin’s air quality is affected by wildfire smoke has risen dramatically over the past 15 years, causing increased death and disruption in the state.…

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Harmful Algal Blooms & Potential Human Health Harms

October 30, 2025

The prevalence of algal blooms has been exacerbated by human activities like land use changes, historic and current over-application and runoff of nutrients in agriculture, the introduction of certain aquatic invasive species into Wisconsin, and climate change. …

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Filling up a glass with drinking water from kitchen tap

New report: Nitrate Contamination Driving Health Crisis and Rising Costs in Wisconsin

October 2, 2025

Wisconsin faces a growing public health crisis from nitrate contamination in drinking water.…

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Nitrate Contamination Map, source: Clean Wisconsin

The Cost of Nitrate Contamination in Wisconsin’s Drinking Water

September 18, 2025

Wisconsin faces a growing public health crisis caused by widespread nitrate contamination in our drinking water.…

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