Climate Change
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Opinion: American energy is not just oil and gas
In this opinion piece, Osseo resident, John Skoug, responds to an email update from Representative Derrick Van Orden entitled, “Biden’s War on American Energy.”
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Trump vows to reverse climate policies if Big Oil execs give him $1 billion
Campaign finance experts have said that Trump’s request, while troubling, is probably legal. He could be liable, however, for violating campaign finance rules against candidates asking specific individuals to contribute more than the federal limit on campaign contributions.
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Biden’s EPA announces rules to slash coal pollution, speed up clean energy projects
The new rules would reduce pollution and lead to significant public health benefits, including reductions in premature deaths, asthma cases, and emergency room visits, the EPA said.
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How to apply for a job in the American Climate Corps
Those who enroll in the American Climate Corps will learn how to install solar panels, restore coastal wetlands, retrofit homes to be more energy-efficient, fight wildfires, and more.
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Biden marks Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in solar grants
Forty-nine of these grants are state-level awards, five are multi-state awards, and six are going to Native American tribes. The administration also announced its plans to expand its American Climate Corps green jobs training program on Monday.
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Your guide to April’s total solar eclipse in Wisconsin
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America–passing over Mexico, America, and Canada. Hoping to catch it? Read on…
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Biden administration announces $20 billion in clean energy grants
The EPA says grant recipients, whose work promises to promote clean energy developments in underserved communities, could collectively reduce carbon emissions by 40 million metric tons over the next seven years.
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Gov. Evers urges compromise as Republicans refuse to release anti-PFAS funding
PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are pollutants that are linked to increased risk of some cancers, reproductive health effects, and developmental delays in children. They constitute everything from non-stick cookware and pizza boxes to fire-extinguishing foams.
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Take a Breath: How to track your town’s air quality
How our state’s air quality compares to the rest of the country, and the simple way to track yours locally.
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As Climate Change Concerns Grow, Residents Want to Better Protect the Great Lakes
A survey of 4,500 residents of lands bordering the Great Lakes reveals 90% say it’s important to protect the waters.
