The Wisconsin Senate has passed a bill that would relax Wisconsin's sulfur dioxide emission regulations and rework utilities' obligations to pay into the state's renewable energy program.

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The state Assembly is set to vote on a bill that would relax sections of Wisconsin's sulfur dioxide emission regulations and rework utilities' obligations to pay into the state's renewable energy program.

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Obama administration officials said Wednesday the Environmental Protection Agency would delay a final rule to control carbon dioxide emissions at new coal-fired power plants, thwarting for now one way the Republican-controlled Congress could have blocked the administration's plans on global warming.

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The Wisconsin Public Service Corp. is beginning work on a new emission control system at its Weston plant, adding several hundred construction jobs in central Wisconsin.

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First there's a hissing sound as a gate opens to expose the glowing orange inferno burning within the maw of the Kosmos Cement kiln.

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The state Assembly has passed two bills that would scale back sections of Wisconsin's air pollution regulations.

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We'll be upfront about our concern with a bill removing the requirement the Department of Natural Resources publish notices on air and water quality permits in local newspapers.

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By DINA CAPPIELLO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is clamping down on pollution from power plants in 27 states — including Wisconsin — that contribute to unhealthy air downwind. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson announced on Thursday ...

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By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — An energy supplier in northern Michigan can go ahead with plans to build a coal-burning power plant. The state Department of Environmental Quality announced Wednesday that it has approved Wolverine Power Supply ...

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — A new report finds a pilot sustainability program helped small and medium Wisconsin manufacturers realize financial savings as well as environmental benefits. The state Profitable Sustainability Initiative was launched last year with a $1.75 million stimulus-funded grant ...

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