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Synod of Lakes and Prairies
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Racial Equity Student Scholarship Fund
The Racial Equity Student Scholarship Fund is an educational assistance program designed to encourage racial ethnic students in their preparation for academic success in higher education.
Grist
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Harvesting Hardship: A Warming Planet Squeezes Farmers and Inflates Food Prices
New research reveals a stark reality: rising global temperatures are making it harder to grow food, driving down agricultural output and escalating costs for consumers. This alarming trend fundamentally reshapes our food systems, demanding urgent attention to secure the future of our global food supply. From diminished crop yields to increased land clearing, the interconnected challenges highlight a critical need for innovative solutions in a hotter world.
Environment America
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The Hidden Price Tag of Fracking: Who Pays for Environmental Damage?
Fracking has rapidly expanded, leaving a costly trail of environmental damage from contaminated water to scarred landscapes. This report reveals how the significant financial burden of this "dirty drilling" is disproportionately shifted from the oil and gas industry to the public, impacting communities for decades to come. As we uncover the actual costs—including ruined drinking water, escalating healthcare needs, and damaged public infrastructure—it becomes clear that the price of fossil fuel pollution extends far beyond the point of extraction.
Solar Power World Online
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Renewable energy capacity could overtake natural gas by 2029
Solar and wind power accounted for 96% of new U.S. generation capacity added during the first four months of 2025, and could surpass gas capacity by 2029, a review of FERC data finds.
Mantenaer on Air
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Dean Muller on Mantenaer on Air:
Discussing the imperfections of the State's budget and how we as a country need to get our collective act together when it comes to renewables, energy alternatives and manufacturing solutions to combat climate change.
PBS Wisconsin Education
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How are rising temperatures felt in our neighborhoods?
WEJ Expresses Concern for Vulnerable Populations Amidst Extreme Heat
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Record-breaking heat wave causes more than 50 road closures
Unprecedented Heat Grips Wisconsin: Over 50 Roads Buckle Under Extreme Temperatures. Discover how the record-breaking heatwave impacts travel and what drivers need to know.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Melting snow in Canada exacerbates wildfires that bring smoke to Milwaukee
Canadian wildfires are increasingly turning Milwaukee's summer skies hazy. Discover how early snowmelt thousands of miles away fuels these massive blazes and brings their smoke directly to your city.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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LOCAL NEWS River revival: Milwaukee's long-neglected Kinnickinnic River is on the verge of a revival
Cleaning up the Kinnikinnic River is a massive, multi-decade undertaking with a hefty price tag. Taxpayers shouldn't shoulder the burden alone; it's time for fossil fuel industries, whose activities contribute to climate change and exacerbate flooding, to step up and share the cost of this vital environmental restoration.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Environmental groups win PFAS court ruling
Wisconsin's Supreme Court delivers a landmark victory, ensuring polluters are held accountable for hazardous chemical cleanup. This ruling protects the public from "forever chemicals" and empowers the DNR to safeguard our environment for generations to come.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Fixing Milwaukee streets in poor condition would cost $821M, report says
Milwaukee's roads are crumbling, costing taxpayers a fortune. It's time to shift the burden: make the fossil fuel industry pay their fair share to fix our streets, not struggling residents. This isn't just about infrastructure; it's about justice.
The Weather Channel
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Wisconsin Under the Heat Dome
Wisconsin is bracing for a dangerous heat dome, bringing the summer's first significant heat wave with "feels-like" temperatures soaring to 110 degrees. This oppressive heat, accompanied by high humidity and little overnight relief, will last through the weekend and possibly into next week for some areas. Stay safe by limiting outdoor activities and checking on vulnerable neighbors as this record-breaking heat settles in. This is a result of climate change caused by our use of fossil fuels.