The House has blocked diverting any new water from the Great Lakes and forces bordering states to adhere to new conservation standards. In a 390-25 vote, the House approved a measure on Tuesday that will increase protection of the Great Lakes region.
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House Stops Water Diversion from the Great Lakes

Wisconsin Task Force Calls for Green Energy Feed-in Tariffs
Wisconsin’s Governor Jim Doyle's Task Force on Global Warming has called for implementation of Advanced Renewable Tariffs to encourage the development of the state's renewable energy resources; such as solar or wind power.
Going green and blue: Millions ready to gain in new economy
More than 300,000 Minnesotans – and millions across the United States – are poised to take advantage of new job opportunities in the growing "green" economy, according to a new report released by a group of labor and environmental organizations.
Video: Presentation on Household Solar Hot Water Production Projects Around U.S.
Duncan Prahl, Director of Research, IBACOS Inc., outlines the performance of several systems around the U.S. that use solar energy to produce household hot water.

Murphy Oil Wants to Dump More Waste Into Lake Superior
Is Murphy Oil actually thinking about the future or just trying to avoid bad PR?

Fair Trade Culture at Willy St. Fair
For any of you out there in (or near) Madison Wisconsin, check us out at the Willy Street Fair next Saturday and Sunday (9/15-9/16).

Wisconsin Global Warming Task Force Will Spend Tomorrow Listening
If you're a resident of Wisconsin, on Monday, August 6, you'll have the opportunity to tell state government representatives what you think leaders in Madison should be doing to address climate change. Will the Badger State join California and Florida in implementing greenhouse gas emission limits?