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How many manure spills is too many? St. Croix County residents scrutinize big farm’s new owner
Breeze Dairy CEO says company has nothing to hide and aims to earn a skeptical community’s trust.
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How 3M executives convinced a scientist the forever chemicals she found in human blood were safe
Decades ago, Kris Hansen showed 3M that its PFAS chemicals were in people’s bodies. Her bosses halted her work.
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Pollution-plagued factory farm permitted to double in size
DNR approves Emerald Sky application to increase cow herd — and manure production.
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Laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution – here’s how to clean your clothes more sustainably
Washing machines can produce millions of tiny plastic particles that are polluting land and water.
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The watchdogs: After Wisconsin landowners discover plans to spread pig manure without permission, critics call for stronger oversight
State leans on citizens to scrutinize big farms’ manure plans. Opponents fear serious environmental harm.
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Watch: Presentation about potential nickel mine near St. Croix River watershed
Video from recent event explains possible pollution threat and suggested steps to help protect water.
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Dairy production facility fined for polluting St. Croix River tributary
State lawyers announce settlement for 2019 incident that contaminated trout stream in Willow River watershed.
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Superfund site in St. Croix region one of first to get Infrastructure Bill funding
Federal dollars will clean up toxic pollution at former wood treatment site.
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How mercury gets from coal-fired power plants into fish
A scientist explains mercury’s health risks and the role power plants play in pollution.
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Every St. Croix River fish that scientists tested for new toxins had high levels
Fish samples from the lower river contain high enough amounts to limit consumption.
