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Circuit court issues order limiting pipeline construction while lawsuit over Line 5 permits moves forward

May 15, 2026

A Wisconsin circuit court ordered Enbridge Energy to halt pipeline construction at certain locations while it reviews a lawsuit challenging state regulatory approvals for the Line 5 oil pipeline in northern Wisconsin.…

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Drilling in the Northwoods

May 6, 2026

In the years since the statewide mining moratorium was repealed in 2017, resource extraction companies have expressed renewed interest in Wisconsin's Northwoods as a promising source for precious metals. …

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New Research Reveals How to Significantly Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Wisconsin Agriculture

May 4, 2026

New research reveals how farmers across Wisconsin can help cut greenhouse gas emissions and protect our soil and water.…

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Niçoise salad from 2025 Epicurean Evening

Cooking for a cleaner environment

April 16, 2026

There’s no better way to bring people together for a common cause than through shared conversations over craft cocktails and delicious food. …

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Defender Episode 73: How Chefs Can Protect the Planet

How Chefs Can Protect The Planet

April 6, 2026

In this episode, Amy welcomes Madison’s 2025 Chef of the Year Evan Danells of Cadre to talk about why these days chefs are adding protecting the planet to the menu.…

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Episode 69: The Truth About Grassfed Beef

The Truth About Grassfed Beef

March 2, 2026

Amy visits Starry Nights Farm in Burlington to learn about some groundbreaking research—involving beef raised right here in Wisconsin—that's changing the way we look at food and nutrition. …

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Clean Wisconsin 2027 Calendar Photo Contest

February 24, 2026

Overview Wisconsin is a special place. The rolling hills of the Driftless Area, the sandbars along the Wisconsin River, the solitude of the…

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The Bad River at Copper Falls State Park. Photo: Clean Wisconsin

Line 5 Legal Battle: Environmental Groups File Petition for Judicial Review of Permit Decision

February 24, 2026

Petition calls for pipeline construction to remain on hold while decision is under review.…

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Judge Upholds Permit for Line 5 Oil Pipeline

February 13, 2026

An administrative law judge has upheld a key permit granted last year by Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources for Canadian oil giant Enbridge to build 41 miles of new oil pipeline through northern Wisconsin. …

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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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