The Oneida Nation of Wisconsin has reportedly stopped work on a renewable energy facility amid local opposition.

The tribe began work on the 70,000-square-foot facility that will convert garbage into energy. But the village of Ashwaubenon and residents are worried about the environmental impacts.

At a public meeting, village president Mike Aubinger said the community will explore "all of our legal avenues of which to oppose" the project, The Green Bay Press-Gazette reported. He said he was told the tribe has put a halt to construction.

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Ashwaubenon to fight Oneida Tribe of Indians energy project (The Green Bay Press Gazette 11/10)
Residents Speak Out Against Oneida Nation Pyrolysis Plant (WTAQ 11/10)

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