Eco-Minute

The Wisconsin Assembly passed a deal to release funding that helps address toxic PFAS contamination in communities across the state. The Legislature created the PFAS trust fund 32 months ago, but since then communities have waited and waited for our state government to create the programs through which the PFAS trust fund can be allocated. […]

Tue Feb 24, 2026

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A new draft of the Farm Bill would shield chemical companies from lawsuits over pesticides. The latest version of the bill released by House Republicans would prevent lawsuits from farmers and consumers harmed by pesticides. And it would take away state control over how and when a pesticide can be used. Wisconsinites are calling on […]

Tue Feb 17, 2026

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A proposal in Congress to allow 15% ethanol-or E15-in auto fuels year-round could increase water contamination in our state. More than a million acres of Wisconsin land is used to grow corn for ethanol, and increasing E15 use could mean even more land devoted to ethanol. Corn causes more nitrate contamination in Wisconsin waterways than […]

Tue Feb 10, 2026

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Environmental groups across the state – including Clean Wisconsin—are calling for a pause in AI data center projects. The groups issued a joint statement calling on lawmakers to develop a strategic framework that will ensure Wisconsin communities are not harmed by the massive power-and-water-hungry facilities. That call includes: no burning of fossil fuels to power […]

Tue Jan 27, 2026

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The developer behind an AI data center approved in Port Washington is backing away from plans to buy up land near Green Bay. Residents in the Village of Greenleaf caught wind of the project when some landowners started getting offers from an undisclosed buyer. Once it became clear the buyout was for a massive data […]

Tue Jan 20, 2026

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Neighbors in Kewaunee County upset after large amounts of manure washed off of nearby farm fields and contaminated a local stream that feeds drinking water wells. The DNR says it happened during recent heavy rains and the agency is monitoring the situation. It is not considered a best-practice to spread animal waste on farm fields […]

Tue Jan 13, 2026

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Families and businesses across Wisconsin will likely help pick up the tab once again to keep coal burning in another state. The Trump Administration is ordering two aging coal plants in Indiana to stay open, even though energy regulators there say they are not needed. The cost to bring the plants back online is expected […]

Tue Jan 6, 2026

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Wisconsin soybean farmers are pushing the EPA to finalize rules allowing a controversial herbicide back on the market. Dicamba is used on soybeans and cotton that has been genetically modified to resist the weedkiller. But it has a tendency to get into water supplies and drift in the air, hurting other plants like orchards, gardens […]

Tue Dec 9, 2025

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Wisconsin’s new rule is a game-changer for solar energy access in apartments, eliminating the costly requirement for separate electric meters for each unit. This comes on the heels of a pivotal Supreme Court ruling affirming the constitutionality of administrative rule delays. Plus, get ready for the 2026 State Parks Admission Pass featuring a charming design […]

Tue Dec 2, 2025

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The new federal budget spells disaster for Wisconsin’s environmental research, with the Upper Midwest Environmental Services Center in La Crosse facing closure alongside similar centers nationwide. Meanwhile, the EPA controversially approves two PFAS-laden pesticides for crops like tomatoes and almonds, while considering relaxing chemical reporting rules. Adding to the turmoil, AI technology is sparking a […]

Tue Nov 25, 2025

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