Baby bald eagles near the great lakes are testing positive for PFAS and other toxic chemicals. Researchers found that eagles living near the great lakes had six times more toxic chemicals in their blood streams than inland populations. Other chemicals found were DDT and PCBs which were banned decades ago.

A small Wisconsin school district just got some big clean energy bragging rights. The Eleva-Strum school district, in Trempealeau County, unveiled 184 ground mount solar panels that will deliver about 20% of the district’s energy needs – and will be a living classroom for solar energy and energy data. The installation cost $150,000, and will pay for itself through emergy bill savings in about 8 years.

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