E-Cycling For Wisconsin!

Recycling is common sense. We all recycle cans, bottles and papers every day. But when it comes to old TVs and computers, our recycling programs in Wisconsin are way behind the times.

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New Report

Vision 2010: President Obama's Budget, Clean Energy & The Environment

Wisconsin Environment recently released a new report highlighting new clean energy funding in President Obama's 2010 budget. Wisconsin Environment's Dan Koher was joined at the event by Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D., Foth CEO Tim Weyenberg, and UW Green Bay Chancellor David Ward. Read the report.

Victory!

Gov. Doyle Signs Clean Lakes Bill!

On April 14th, after unanimous votes from the state Assembly and Senate, Gov. Jim Doyle signed the ‘Clean Lakes Bill’ into law. Wisconsin Environment backed the legislation to ban phosphorus in fertilizer as a common sense measure to protect Wisconsin’s lakes from algae blooms. Read more.

Latest News

New Report: Wisconsin to Thrive in Clean Energy Economy 6/02/2009

Reducing dependence on fossil fuels, creating new jobs and protecting the environment for future generations are all benefits resulting from the clean energy policies adopted in Wisconsin in recent years, according to a new report released today at events in Madison, Milwaukee and Green Bay by Wisconsin Environment.

Our Latest Reports

Wisconsin's Clean Energy Future: How Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Protect our Environment and Create New Jobs 6/02/2009

Wisconsin has begun a transition away from fossil fuels and toward a clean energy future. The state is developing local wind, biomass and solar energy resources, while using energy more wisely. These efforts are reducing our contribution to global warming, protecting our air and water quality, and improving public health.

Building a Better Future: Moving Toward Zero Pollution With Highly Efficient Homes and Businesses 5/14/2009

America is the largest consumer of energy in the world. The majority of this energy is derived from dirty, polluting sources such as coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear power. Our consumption of these fuels exacerbates global warming, keeps us dependent upon oil and other fossil fuels, and undermines our economy. 40 percent of America’s energy—ten percent of all the energy used in the world—goes towards powering our buildings.

In the News

State wind initiative pushed 4/01/2009

APPLETON — Gov. Jim Doyle wants Wisconsin to be the nation's hub for wind energy development and center for parts to build turbines that generate electricity.

Wisconsin can be leader on clean energy plan 3/12/2009

With our current economic challenges, one bright spot is the potential to repower Wisconsin and revitalize our economy with clean energy.

House bill funnels $2.4 billion to Wisconsin 1/28/2009

Milwaukee - The economic recovery plan before the U.S. House on Wednesday earmarks $2.1 billion for Wisconsin and more than half is designated as state budget aid. The other big chunk -- $564 million -- is for highways and bridges.

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