News Coverage
December 17, 2021, Enbridge Line 5: DNR seeks comment on environmental review of pipeline reroute, Wisconsin Sate Journal
December 7, 2021, Increasing investment in natural gas is a mistake, Sierra Club Wisconsin official warns, Wisconsin Public Radio
November 29, 2021, Member of committee guiding wolf policy has been cited for illegal trapping, Wisconsin Examiner
November 8, 2021, PSC awarding Refueling Readiness Grant Funding; Environmental groups critical of new natural gas storage plans, Wisconsin Business
November 5, 2021, Regulators approve $370M natural gas storage project despite concerns of fossil fuel investment, The Journal Times
November 5, 2021, State Approves Construction of $370 Million Natural Gas Facility Despite Local, Climate Objections, Up North News
November 4, 2021, PSC to decide on Ixonia LNG facility today, Watertown Daily Times
November 4, 2021, Utility plans to swap coal for gas draw mixed reviews, Wisconsin State Journal
November 4, 2021, Wisconsin's largest utility company plans to drop coal by 2035, Wisconsin Public Radio
August 26, 2021, Wisconsin Conservation Voters have a message for Rep. Ron Kind, WXOW
August 16, 2021, Ignoring Scientists' Advice, Wisconsin Will Allow Hunters to Kill 300 Wolves This Fall, GIZMODO
August 11, 2021, 'Wisconsin deserves better': Advocates, public decry Prehn's refusal to leave Natural Resources Board after term expired, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 5, 2021, Environmentalists ask feds to deny funding for Dairyland gas plant, Wisconsin State Journal
July 9, 2021, Natural Areas Need a Helping Human Hand, Door County Pulse
June 29, 2021, WATCH NOW: Community members view Biden's motorcade, offer thoughts on infrastructure plan, La Crosse Tribune
June 27, 2021, 'UPFRONT' recap: Business leader calls on Evers to end enhanced federal unemployment benefit, Wisconsin 12
June 24, 2021, DNR to move forward with efforts to limit PFAS in ground, drinking water, Wisconsin State Journal
June 23, 2021, State Regulators Can Begin Crafting Standards For More PFAS Chemicals, Wisconsin Public Radio
June 23, 2021, Senate loosens rules on killing nuisance beavers, muskrats, AP News
June 7, 2021, Here's what you should know about Milorganite and a recent study showing it may contain 'forever chemicals', Milwaukee Journal
May 12, 2021, Wisconsin's Largest Business Group Backs Enbridge As Michigan's Governor Seeks Line 5 Shutdown, Wisconsin Public Radio
April 21, 2021, Electric car, E-bike event being held Saturday in recognition of Earth Week, La Crosse Tribune
April 15, 2021, End Of Utility Shutoff Moratorium Means Tens Of Thousands Of Wisconsinites Have Bills Coming Due, Wisconsin Public Radio
April 15, 2021, A disputed plan to expand I-94 to 8 lanes on Milwaukee's west side will undergo more review. That's a win for projects opponents, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 15, 2021, State Delaying Interstate 94 Expansion For New Study, Urban Milwaukee
March 17, 2021, Muir no more: Wisconsin Sierra Club chapter drops founder's name as inclusivity measure, Wisconsin State Journal
March 1, 2021, "Should We Have Closed the Season Sooner? Yes." Wisconsin DNR Faces Backlash After Wolf Hunting Season Ends in an Uproar, Field and Stream
October 30, 2020, Alliant to build 400 megawatts of solar in Iowa, retire Lansing coal plant, Wisconsin State Journal
September 1, 2020, MGE proposes 1-year electricity rate freeze, 4% natural gas hike, Wisconsin State Journal
August 20, 2020, Wisconsin regulators extend shutoff ban; third of households behind on utility bills, Wisconsin State Journal
August 19, 2020, Environmental groups seek to question former regulator over application to lead utility, Wisconsin State Journal
July 8, 2020, Tribes, advocacy groups sue EPA over rule narrowing scope of federal waterway protections, Great Lakes Now
July 8, 2020, Evers Wants to Revive I-94 East-West Expansion, Wisconsin Public Radio
June 10, 2020, Wisconsin Leads 22-State Coalition on PFAs, Urban Milwaukee
May 31, 2020, Edgewater coal plant closure signals move towards renewable energy, Wisconsin Examiner
March 21, 2020, A beginner's guide to clean, green energy: Groups collaborate on toolkit for municipal governments, The Journal Times
March 19, 2020, Minnesota Supreme Court to hear case over environmental review of Superior gas plant, Wisconsin State Journal
December 24, 2019, Appeals court strikes approval of Superior gas plant, cites need for environmental study, Wisconsin State Journal
November 26, 2019, Wisconsin’s Democratic Governor Signs Anti-Protest Bill into Law, The Progressive
November 25, 2019, Wisconsin’s Democratic Governor Criminalizes Pipeline Protests, Citizen Truth
November 22, 2019, Wisconsin Governor Evers Signs ALEC-Inspired Bill to Criminalize Protest, PR Watch
November 21, 2019, Environmental groups call on Dairyland Power to scrap natural gas project, La Crosse Tribune
November 19, 2019, Attorney General Kaul backs lawsuit to shut down Enbridge's Line 5 in case of state vs. federal authority, Spooner Advocate
November 6, 2019, State, utilities step up to cut emissions as Trump Administration begins withdrawal from climate deal, Spooner Advocate
November 1, 2019, Alliant to build 1 gigawatt of solar power in Wisconsin; 10 times state's current generation, The Journal Times
November 1, 2019, Regulators Sign Off On Settlement For WPS, We Energies, Wisconsin Public Radio
November 1, 2019, PSC approves refinancing of shuttered coal plant but warns strategy not 'a template', Wisconsin State Journal
October 29, 2019, Following through on the climate strike in Madison and Wisconsin, Tone Madison
October 25, 2019, Pipeline Bill Opponents Hope for Veto, Urban Milwaukee
October 22, 2019, Senate Committee Taking Up Bill To Create Strict Penalties On Trespassing To Damage Pipelines, Wisconsin Public Radio
September 25, 2019, Climate Strike Draws Hundreds to Downtown Madison, Madison Commons
September 24, 2019, Proposed Oak Creek plant permit revised following public comment, The Journal Times
September 20, 2019, Lead with hope, but panic, Isthmus
September 19, 2019, Climate strike Friday includes rally outside MG&E, march to Capitol, The Cap Times
September 17, 2019, September 2019 Backyard Heroes, Madison Commons
September 12, 2019, Running out of time, Isthmus
September 8, 2019, Conservation groups hold Foxconn environmental impact forum, Kenosha News
September 7, 2019, Wisconsin tribe opposes Superior gas plant, questions environmental review, Wisconsin State Journal
August 29, 2019, Wisconsin utility We Energies looks to recover $2 million in annual membership dues from its customers, Energy and Policy Institute
August 29, 2019, Sierra Club: Shuttering coal plants could save ratepayers $138M a year, Madison.com
August 23, 2019, Gov. Tony Evers Issues Order To Curb PFAS Pollution, Wisconsin Public Radio
August 23, 2019, Tony Evers announces push to address emerging chemical pollution, Journal Sentinel
August 21, 2019, Local Sierra Club Active In All Things Environmental, WORT FM
August 20, 2019, Flip-Flop on Mine Threatens State Waters, Urban Milwaukee
August 20, 2019, Expectations Soar for Solar Energy, But Obstacles Remain, Sherperd Express
August 19, 2019, State Group Helps Sue Trump on Coal, Urban Milwaukee
July 31, 2019, In fight against coal, Sierra Club focuses on economics; asks if ratepayers are paying for operating losses, Wisconsin State Journal
July 30, 2019, Letter to the Editor: A story of activism and the fight for environmental justice in La Crosse, The Racquet Press
July 25, 2019, A Renewable Wisconsin in 2050?, Spectrum News
July 24, 2019, La Crosse Joins List Of Wisconsin Cities Pledging To Be Carbon Neutral By 2050, Wisconsin Public Radio
July 18, 2019, Local Climate Change Task Force Proposed, Urban Milwaukee
July 17, 2019, La Crosse commits to 100 percent clean, renewable energy, News 8000
July 16, 2019, Wealth of new data represents a challenge and opportunity for researchers, WisBusiness
July 16, 2019, Another Wisconsin city commits to 100% clean energy, Windpower Engineering and Development
July 16, 2019, Wisconsin Utility Cancels Controversial Solar Tax Plan, Solar Industry
July 15, 2019, We Energies agrees to drop controversial solar fee from pending rate case, WiscNews
July 11, 2019, Wisconsin utility regulators decline to consider climate impact of proposed natural gas plant, Wisconsin State Journal
July 10, 2019, Wisconsin regulators won't consider climate change impacts of proposed Superior natural gas plant, Superior Telegram
July 9, 2019, Wisconsin PSC declines to consider climate impacts of proposed 500 MW gas plant, Utility Dive
July 1, 2019, Supervisor Moore Omokunde Calls for Joint City-County Effort on Climate and Economy, Urban Milwaukee
June 28, 2019, City Looking to Address Climate Change, Economic Equity Through New Task Force, Shepherd Express
June 27, 2019, Milwaukee officials announce local effort to address climate change and economic inequality, Journal Sentinel
June 27, 2019, EGLE receives input at hearing, EH Extra
June 26, 2019, The Rising Cost of Living in Dane County is a Key Factor Adding to Poverty in Dane County, Madison Commons
June 25, 2019, Coalition Warns Against New Highway Megaprojects in State Budget, Urban Milwaukee
June 22, 2019, Wisconsin may adopt one of nation's toughest PFAS standards, La Crosse Tribune
June 21, 2019, Evers administration proposes strict standards for 'forever chemicals' and other compounds, Journal Sentinel
June 14, 2019, Wisconsin has cut mercury pollution of its lakes. Climate change puts those gains at risk, Journal Sentinel
June 6, 2019, 'Money for nothing': consumer groups, utilities at odds over who pays for closing plants, Madison.com
May 28, 2019, Dave Blouin: Mining industry offers false promises of safety, prosperity, The Cap Times
May 28, 2019, EPA could impose stronger smog standards for Foxconn site in Racine County, WISN 12 News
May 28, 2019, EPA scientists raised concerns over smog designation in southeastern Wisconsin. Now the agency is reviewing the decision, Journal Sentinel
May 28, 2019, Trump EPA backs away from smog breaks for Foxconn, Indiana steel mills, Chicago Tribune
May 27, 2019, EPA scientists opposed the agency’s industrial plant smog rulings, Earth.com
May 24, 2019, Judge blocks Trump from building sections of border wall, Madison.com
May 24, 2019, Josh Kaul eyes strengthened approach to environmental regulation, Madison.com
May 24, 2019, E.P.A. Experts Objected to ‘Misleading’ Agency Smog Decision, Emails Show, New York Times
May 11, 2019, Smith: Wolves have recovered well in Wisconsin, but management issues remain unsettled, Journal Sentinel
May 9, 2019, Wednesday’s Solar Summit at Gateway will launch group buy, The Journal Times
May 7, 2019, Spencer Black: Wisconsin's public parks need and deserve state support, CapTimes
May 6, 2019, Jessie Opoien: Lawmakers should reauthorize Wisconsin's signature land stewardship program for another decade, The Cap Times
May 6, 2019, Wolf debate howls in Hudson, Hudson Star-Observer
May 3, 2019, Environmental groups appeal proposed natural gas plant in Superior, La Crosse Tribune
May 3, 2019, Should Gray Wolves Stay Protected By The Federal Government?, CBS Minnesota
May 3, 2019, Sierra Club Opposes Removal of Critical Protections from Gray Wolves, Urban Milwaukee
May 2, 2019, Group hikes, races and more things to do outside with Mom for Mother’s Day, Journal Sentinel
April 26, 2019, Board Condemns We Energies Discharge Permit, Urban Milwaukee
April 22, 2019, 5 ways to celebrate Earth Day in Milwaukee, OnMilwaukee.com
April 22, 2019, Neubauer: We need a 'popular uprising' on climate change, The Journal Times
April 21, 2019, Protect Wisconsin’s environment to honor Earth Day, Sun Prairie Star
April 19, 2019, Menomonie invasive species control leader honored, The Dunn County News
April 16, 2019, What Are Milwaukee's Environmental Groups Doing for Earth Day?, Shepherd Express
April 15, 2019, State Representative Neubauer to Discuss Clean Energy Transition, Racine County Eye
April 13, 2019, Climate Conversation looks towards carbon-free future, News 8000
April 8, 2019, Editorial: Wisconsinites loves parks, Channel 3000
April 4, 2019, Around Town Briefs 4/4/19, The Leader Telegram
March 29, 2019, Reading initiative looks at Great Lakes, The Leader Telegram
March 25, Opponents turn out at La Crosse County CAFO permit hearing, The Leader Telegram
March 7, 2019, Killer Coal, The Isthmus and the response
March 2, 2019, Climate Action Festival brings together community members concerned about climate change, News 8000
February 18, 2019, Environmental Justice Matters II, Shepherd Express
February 15, 2019, DNR not imposing coal-ash rule on Columbia power plant; Alliant says change coming anyway, Madison.com
February 14, 2019, With petition, environmental groups continuing to fight proposed natural gas plant, Duluth News Tribune
February 14, 2019, DNR not imposing coal-ash rule on Columbia power plant; Alliant says change coming anyway, Wisconsin State Journal
February 14, 2019, Wisconsinites React To EPA PFAS Plan, Wisconsin Public Radio
February 11, 2019, Standing room only at Oak Creek power plant public hearing, The Journal Times
February 10, 2019, Wisconsin utilities and environmental groups unite behind solar, but regulators question value, Wisconsin State Journal
February 8, 2019, Mercury dumped in Lake Michigan at Oak Creek power plant has risen. Why did it happen? Journal Sentinel
February 4, 2019, City council considers fining businesses for running air conditioning with windows open, The Daily Cardinal
January 29, 2019, Bus Rapid Transit seeks to advance inclusivity in Madison public transportation, The Badger Herald
January 28, 2019, DNR hearing: Wisconsin River contaminated by coal plant, Stevens Point News
January 14, 2018, Bucking trend, Wisconsin utilities burned more coal in 2017; environmentalists warn against gas investments, Wisconsin State Journal
January 2, 2018, "Air Quality & Lead Among Environmental Concerns Of 2018", UWUM
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