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Wisconsin’s Climate Crunch: Wind Farms and Warm Nights

Wisconsin’s Climate Crunch: Wind Farms and Warm Nights

Tue Sep 30, 2025

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Wisconsin takes a leap towards clean energy with the approval of its first wind farm in 14 years, the Badger Hollow Wind Energy Center, alongside a new solar farm. Yet, record high temperatures in cities like Milwaukee signal trouble for fall's vibrant hues. The Wisconsin State Climatology Office warns that hotter nights, a result of climate change, lead to duller leaf colors. Meanwhile, AI data centers sprout across Wisconsin, but their soaring energy and water needs spark concern. Dive deeper into the data center dilemma and climate impacts at cleanwisconsin.org or through your favorite podcast platform.

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