Clean Wisconsin
Coverage of Clean Wisconsin in the Nexus archive.
- Wildfire smoke blankets Wisconsin, advocates stress need to confront climate change
Wildfire smoke from 17 fires in Minnesota's Superior National Forest has severely degraded air quality in Wisconsin, prompting health advisories and closures. The smoke, exacerbated by drought and heat, affects respiratory and cardiovascular health, with officials warning vulnerable populations to avoid outdoor exposure. Advocates highlight the need to address climate change as a contributing factor.
- Mount Pleasant residents file class action suit over Microsoft data center noise
Three Mount Pleasant residents filed a class action lawsuit against Microsoft over noise from the Fairwater data center, alleging excessive noise from cooling fans disrupted their lives. The lawsuit seeks to represent over 1,000 households within 1.5 miles of the facility, citing physical invasion by recurrent noise.