Eco-Minute

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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Clean Wisconsin is challenging new energy grid rules that prioritize gas-burning plants over renewable sources, claiming they unfairly benefit fossil fuels. A proposed 1.2 gigawatt gas plant exemplifies the issue, potentially sidelining cheaper, cleaner energy like wind and solar. Meanwhile, Milwaukee’s Pettit Ice Arena is embracing sustainability by installing a massive solar rooftop array to […]

Tue Nov 18, 2025

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A proposed AI data center in Dane County threatens to consume over twice the county’s current electricity usage. Tech developer QTS plans to build the data center on 600 acres in Viana, prompting county officials to consider amending their comprehensive plan. In response, Senator Jody Sineken and Representative Angela Stroud have introduced a bill mandating […]

Tue Nov 11, 2025

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AI data centers in Wisconsin are guzzling more water than expected, potentially surpassing even major cities’ consumption, according to Clean Wisconsin’s latest analysis. Despite using water recycling, these centers’ energy needs are a significant drain on the state’s water resources. Meanwhile, the EPA has paused plans to scrap the Energy Star program, which saves Americans […]

Tue Nov 4, 2025

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Air pollution ups breast cancer risk, says an Oregon study, spotlighting the perils of heavy vehicle emissions, especially as the Trump administration rolls back EPA rules. Meanwhile, Wisconsin’s rural communities brace for a federal food share cut, threatening local farmers markets and leaving thousands in the lurch. In brighter news, Wisconsin Apples orchard shines as […]

Tue Oct 28, 2025

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