The Defender

What Burning Coal is Doing to Our Water


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While federal money props up old coal power plants in Wisconsin, the EPA is busy relaxing rules meant to keep coal's toxic pollution out of our air and water.

In this episode, what our nation's new commitment to old coal means for Wisconsin's water and for the regulations that are supposed to protect us.

Host: Amy Barrilleaux

Guest: Clean Wisconsin Attorney Evan Feinauer

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Trump order to keep Michigan coal plant open will mean higher bills for Wisconsinites

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