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Climate activists rally in front of the White House at Lafayette Square to demand that President Joe Biden declare a climate emergency and move the country rapidly away from fossil fuels, July 4, 2023, in Washington. After being thwarted by Congress, Biden will use his executive authority to create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps that will serve as a major green jobs training program. (AP Photo/Yuri Gripas, File)
Biden Launches ‘American Climate Corps’ Program to Create 20,000 Jobs

Those who enroll in the American Climate Corps will learn how to install solar panels, restore coastal wetlands, fight wildfires, and more. The program aims to create a pipeline for these young people to get hired into the clean energy sector.

Refill stores offer a new eco-friendly way to shop for household necessities (Jamie Bloom Meier/Live Love Lens, The Washington Post).
5 Zero-Waste Refill Stores in Wisconsin to Take Your Sustainability Efforts to the Next Level

Ever been to a refill store? Ever heard of one? We explain what and where they are, and why you’ll want to stop by soon!

The law ensured that 43,000 Wisconsinites were able to keep their health insurance, reduced the cost of insulin for nearly 32,000 seniors, and incentivized several manufacturers to invest in the state and create more clean energy jobs. (Graphic by Francesca Daly)
One Year In, Here’s How the Inflation Reduction Act Has Helped Wisconsin

The law ensured that 43,000 Wisconsinites were able to keep their health insurance, reduced the cost of insulin for nearly 32,000 seniors, and incentivized several manufacturers to invest in the state and create more clean energy jobs.

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Farmers in 27 Wisconsin Counties Will Get Help Amid ‘Near-Drought’ Conditions

Crop yields are coming in behind average as scattered showers and thunderstorms fail to make up for a lengthy stretch of not enough rain.

Over the past four years, Jose Wanta has learned all about photovoltaic systems, electric vehicles, and helping to mitigate the effects of climate change. He says he’s proud to help the planet in the community where he grew up. (Photo via Shutterstock)
Madison Electrical Apprentice Aims to Help Fight Climate Change in His Hometown

Over the past four years, Jose Wanta has learned all about photovoltaic systems, electric vehicles, and helping to mitigate the effects of climate change.

The new proposal from a group of 176 House Republicans would raise the retirement age for Social Security and Medicare, ban free school meals for students, cut spending on food aid, and weaken environmental protections. (Photo via Shutterstock)
New Republican Budget Plan Would Eliminate Free School Meals, Cut Social Security and Medicare 

The new proposal from a group of 176 House Republicans would raise the retirement age for Social Security and Medicare, ban free school meals for students, cut spending on food aid, and more.