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Saving Energy, Saving Money

In Wisconsin and across the country, we have enormous potential to save energy in homes and businesses.

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Green Group Sows Lesson in environmental conservation

Steve Heimerl never was one to take up a cause. In high school, he stayed away from student government, never joined a club or became involved in any other civic engagement. That is until the unlikely activist found his passion: the environment. Now the 20-year-old is part of a statewide energy conservation movement that is teaching thousands of Wisconsinites, from school-age children to senior citizens, that a healthy environment and a sustainable future are in everyone's best interest.

Report | WISPIRG Foundation | Safe Energy

Unacceptable Risk

A new report released today by the Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group documents a history of safety problems at nuclear reactors in the United States. These incidents – like the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant in Japan – illustrate that nuclear power carries with it risks that are simply not worth taking.

News Release | WISPIRG | Safe Energy

Nuclear Power: Not Worth the Risk

A new report released today by the United States Public Interest Research Group documents a history of safety problems at nuclear reactors in the United States. These incidents – like the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant in Japan – illustrate that nuclear power carries with it risks that are simply not worth taking.

Report | WISPIRG Foundation | Safe Energy

The High Cost of Nuclear Power

With the state considering solutions to reduce our global warming pollution, a new WISPIRG report finds that renewable energy sources can produce far more electricity than nuclear plants for less money.

News Release | WISPIRG | Safe Energy

New Report Shows Building New Nuclear Plants Is A Bad Investment

With the state considering solutions to reduce our global warming pollution, a new WISPIRG report finds that renewable energy sources can produce far more electricity than nuclear plants for less money.

Report | WISPIRG Foundation | Safe Energy

The Power of Efficiency

Aggressive energy saving policies would provide for ongoing economic stimulus, saving consumers money, creating jobs and driving Wisconsin’s economy, according to a new Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group (WISPIRG) report.

Resource | Budget, Consumer Protection, Democracy, Financial Reform, Food, Health Care, Higher Ed, Safe Energy, Solid Waste, Tax, Transportation

Beat High Bank Fees

Banks rely on consumer indifference when they raise fees. They count on consumers not shopping around. PIRG’s Big Banks, Bigger Fees reports routinely find that small banks and credit unions are not following the big banks’ lead; they still offer many free or low cost accounts.

Resource | Budget, Consumer Protection, Democracy, Financial Reform, Food, Health Care, Higher Ed, Safe Energy, Solid Waste, Tax, Transportation

TIPS FOR TOY SAFETY

Thousands of toys are on the market, each promising to educate or entertain our children. Unfortunately, not every toy is safe. Toy buyers can help protect children from injury by being careful, vigilant shoppers.

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