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The Maggie Daun Show - Civic Media
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You Can’t Gerrymander Away Climate Change
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Flash Flooding in the Midwest and Dangerous Heat out West
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High Temperatures in Fall Forecast for US
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MMSD’s take on Milwaukee's record breaking storm
Are municipalities all over the state prepared for this type of event?
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Civic Media - 98.9 WXCO Podcast
A conversation with Dean Muller W4EJ's President
Wisconsin Public Radio | Joe Tarr
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Even in Wisconsin, solar energy is experiencing a boom. But the state lags behind other parts of the US.
Solar energy is now the cheapest way to produce electricity and is poised to become the world’s dominant energy source
Racine County Eye
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$5.2 million solar panel project approved by RUSD Board of Education | Racine County Eye
A Wisconsin school district has approved $5.2 million in rooftop and ground-mounted solar projects at multiple schools, which officials expect will save $11.6 million in avoided electricity costs.
Journal Sentinel
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Northwestern Mutual survey says money worries concern many Americans
Young Americans Bear the Brunt of Mounting Financial Stress
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.