Data Center Infastructure Stress on the Environment The Effects of Data Centers on Honeybee Populations High-Voltage EMFs from Data Center Infrastructure Stress Honeybees and Harm Ecosystems August 10, 2026 Rachel Tilseth Invisible magnetic and electric fields from data centers can cause negative health and environmental effects. A May 2023 study titled “Electromagnetic fields disrupt the pollination service by honeybees” reveals that…
City of Menomonie I-4 Industrial Ordinance Draft Fighting Big Tech Corporate Overreach Heath and Environment Why You Need Health and Environmental Experts for Industrial Zoning August 7, 2026 Rachel Tilseth Defending Industrial Zoning Ordinances with Science and Law. An advisory committee made up of health, legal, and environmental experts can help a city draft local laws to protect residents from…
1.6 B data center bad idea The water crisis in Menomonie Menomonie’s Water Crisis: The Case Against the 1.6 B Hyperscale Data Center July 16, 2026 Rachel Tilseth The July 2026 heat dome caused a massive spike in water demand, leading to a citywide precautionary boil-water notice and an irrigation ban. Now imagine adding to that mix a…
City of Menomonie Emergency Irrigation Restriction Precautionary Boil Water Advisory City of Menomonie Issues Precautionary Boil Water Advisory and Emergency Irrigation Restriction July 15, 2026 Rachel Tilseth The city’s municipal water system experienced significant pressure loss due to exceptionally high water demand. Residents are advised to boil water for at least one minute before using it for…
Red Cedar Watershed wetland vegetation Wetlands keep our lakes and rivers helthy Wetlands keep rivers healthy by acting as the earth’s natural sponges and filtration systems. June 12, 2026 Rachel Tilseth Water Purification: Often called “nature’s kidneys,” Wetlands support and protect river systems in four vital ways: Flood Control: Wetland vegetation acts as a physical barrier that slows down rushing water.…