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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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The long list of Trump Administration attacks on our environment

April 21, 2025

Dozens of rules and regulations that protect our air, water, land, endangered species and more are being targeted.…

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Drinking Water Violations Within Wisconsin’s Public Water Systems

April 9, 2025

Everyone deserves clean, safe drinking water. In Wisconsin, about two-thirds of people get their drinking water from public water systems.…

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Microplastics in our bodies: How much do they hurt us?

April 7, 2025

What does all the plastic accumulating in our brains, arteries and reproductive systems mean for our health?…

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Microplastics in Our Bodies: Exposure & Potential Health Harms

April 4, 2025

Microplastics — small plastic particles often — are in the water we drink, the food we eat and the air we breathe.…

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Local Environmental Benefits of Solar Farming in Wisconsin

April 3, 2025

How solar farms bring local water quality and land health benefits in Wisconsin.…

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AI data centers and the artificial need for dirty energy

March 27, 2025

Whether knowingly or not, you’ve probably already encountered some form of artificial intelligence. Google’s search results autoload AI-powered summaries; Microsoft has integrated AI-powered features into its business software offerings; uncanny AI-generated images have proliferated across every social media platform.…

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Under the Lens: Microplastics in the environment and our bodies

March 27, 2025

Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) are ubiquitous in the environment. This includes the water we drink, the food we eat and the air we breathe.…

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Lessons from history: Regulatory responses to persistent pollutants

March 27, 2025

By now, most have heard mention of “forever chemicals,” referencing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. But PFAS are not the first class of chemicals to hold this title.…

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Wisconsin Neonicotinoid Workgroup: Moving forward with collaboration and awareness

March 27, 2025

Neonicotinoid pesticides have become a topic of growing concern due to their environmental harms.…

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