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Farmers Challenge Power Line: Lawsuit targets MariBell project; landowners fear loss of farms

In western Wisconsin, rural landowners are rallying against the MariBell Transmission Project due to its anticipated negative impact on their land. The proposed route threatens family farms, with fears of diminished usable land, decreased property values, and potential health concerns. As the regulatory process moves forward, legal actions have emerged…

The Times of India · 7h ago

Tom Every spent decades turning salvaged machinery into Wisconsin’s 300-ton Forevertron; the 50-foot scrap-metal giant still stands at his family’s art park

Tom Every, famously known as Dr. Evermor, dedicated his life to the artistry of scrap metal, transforming forgotten pieces into extraordinary sculptures. One of his most renowned works, the Forevertron, is a towering piece weighing over 300 tons, crafted from repurposed industrial materials. Alongside whimsical metal birds and enchanting teahouses,…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

In 1984, Wisconsin scientists divided a lake in half and acidified one side to mimic acid rain; bass stopped reproducing, and the fishery collapsed

An experiment in Wisconsin's Little Rock Lake studied acid rain's long-term effects on freshwater environments. Scientists divided the lake and acidified one half to mimic pollution conditions. The treated side experienced a collapse in its fish population and altered plant life. This pioneering study informed air pollution reduction laws in…

The Times of India · Jul 31

Birders flock to Green Bay to catch glimpse of Gulf Coast shorebird last seen in Wisconsin in 1845

Bird watchers are flocking to northeastern Wisconsin in hopes of glimpsing a shorebird last seen in the state almost 180 years ago

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023