It may be almost impossible to make data centers pay their ‘fair share’ of electricity costs
Setting a price for power might seem straightforward, but in reality it’s extremely complicated — and residential customers have very little influence in the decision.
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These five northern Wisconsin lakes were set aside 80 years ago for research
The Northern Highland Fishery Research Area turned 80 years old this month. The internationally recognized fisheries science is one of the longest-running fisheries research projects in the world.
Preservation project launches effort to restore rare ravine ecosystem
A rare ravine ecosystem on Lake Michigan’s western shore is vulnerable to human encroachment. A recent federal grant is supporting restoration efforts in the region.
New study traces PFAS in Great Lakes food webs over 40 years
University of Notre Dame researchers analyzed nearly 2,500 samples of living organisms and found patterns in the concentration of “forever chemicals” across the region.
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Enbridge to Pay $275K Settlement for 2019 Wisconsin Spill After DOJ Action
The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced a $275,000 settlement Thursday with energy firm Enbridge for alleged violations of the state’s spills law over a 2019 spill in Jefferson County.
Scientists have a new tool in the fight against toxic algal blooms: buoys
University of Toledo researchers have developed a system of buoys that slowly release algaecide into the surrounding water.
In a Years-Long Fight, the Illinois Environmental Justice Movement Gets a Win
A bill, newly passed by legislators, will expand the state’s capacity to enforce limits on health-harming emissions in overburdened communities.
Could waves become power for Beaver Island? Researchers deploy new tech to find out
University of Michigan researchers will test a prototype this week as part of an ongoing effort to improve electricity reliability for residents.
Former EPA adviser claims agency violated whistleblower protections after petition criticism
The EPA is being sued this week by Elin Warn Betanzo, a water safety engineer who was also instrumental in the Flint water crisis investigation.
Wisconsin egg production cut in half as farms struggle with avian flu, higher expenses
Latest data highlights significant decline in state’s egg production after several major avian flu outbreaks hit farms last fall, this spring.
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