Environment
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Conservatives Discover Renewable Energy
Jun 20th, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach
Republican-leaning groups who like solar and wind power, who knew?
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Wrangling Over Foxconn’s Massive Water Plan
Jun 20th, 2018 by Scott Gordon
Legal battle over Great Lakes Compact language and company’s draw down of Lake Michigan water.
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The Campaign Against Plastic Straws
Jun 12th, 2018 by Laura Thompson
Inspired by “Strawless in Seattle,” Milwaukee joins the newest anti-pollution movement.
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Great Lakes Echo
National Decline in Urban Tree Cover
May 31st, 2018 by Eric Freedman
From 2009 to 2015 Wisconsin lost 1,320 acres a year of urban tree cover.
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Groups Challenge Legality of Foxconn’s Water Diversion
May 29th, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach
Argues the DNR made a mistake in approving the water diversion.
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Op Ed
Coal Is Literally a Dead End
May 25th, 2018 by Carl Lindner
Pollution from coal used at two Oak Creek power plants has long-term health consequences.
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Campaign Cash
State Investigating Big Walker Donor
May 24th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The sand mining company dumped 10 million gallons of sludge into Trempealeau River.
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Apostle Islands Have Worst Microplastic Pollution
May 14th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding
Study of 35 national parks, 37 coastal beaches finds most contamination in Lake Superior sand.
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Microplastics From Great Lakes Found In Beer
May 11th, 2018 by Rich Kremer
Researchers found 12 different brands of beer using Great Lakes water were contaminated with microplastics.
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Campaign Cash
Judge Nixes Permit for Sand Mine
May 8th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Sand-processing plant would destroy wetland. Its owner donated to state Republican Party.
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The Lust for Great Lakes Water
Apr 30th, 2018 by Scott Gordon
Expert notes past attempts and future threats to five Great Lakes.
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Op Ed
The Endless Corruption of Scott Pruitt
Apr 27th, 2018 by Spencer Black
The only thing worse than EPA leader’s ethics is his environmental record.
