Wisconsin's Green Fire

As Wisconsin’s Green Fire’s (WGF) Legislative Liaison, I monitor legislative activity and watch for opportunities for WGF to provide information through testimony and comments. … More How an Idea Becomes a Law

On December 27, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced changes to the Mercury Air Toxics Standard (MATS) established in 2012. EPA will accept comments on the proposed changes for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, which was expected to occur by mid-January. The MATS requires reduction of mercury air emissions from electric utility coal and oil fired boilers. … More Will the U.S. EPA Back Away from Reducing Mercury Pollution?

Climate change presents growing challenges to human health and safety, quality of life, and the rate of economic growth in the United States.  … More New Federal Report Predicts Increasing Environmental and Ecological Costs due to Climate Change in the United States.