Dismantling the IRA and other federal clean energy incentives will add half a gigaton of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. That’s according to modeling from Princeton University. House Republicans passed aggressive cuts to clean energy incentives in their latest budget. Slowing down energy efficiency, electrification, and clean energy progresswill also cause higher energy costs for most families and businesses. The Senate is now considering the bill.

The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has given the greenlight for a major buildout of fossil fuel-burning plants in Wisconsin. We Energies wants to build new gas plants and operate them for 30 years largely to meet the needs of the Microsoft’s AI data center in under construction in Mt. Pleasant. Burning gas in Wisconsin communities comes with a host of health harms and of course pushes us further from reaching our climate goals.

It's turtle nesting season, and the DNR is asking drivers to slow down on roads near wet areas, lakes and rivers. Wisconsin’s 11 turtle species lay eggs from late May through June, when you can often see them along roads and in yards. Cars are the leading cause of turtle decline throughout our state. But you can help keep them safe by being alert when driving through their habitat.

Knowledge is power. For a deep dive into environmental issues in Wisconsin, check out my Defender Podcast at cleanwisconsin.org or wherever you get your podcasts.