Environment

Op Ed: 8-Lane I-94 Expansion Is Worst for Carbon Emissions
Op Ed

8-Lane I-94 Expansion Is Worst for Carbon Emissions

The 6-lane alternatives are far cleaner and safer, as state analysis shows.

Wisconsin Made Progress Toward Clean Energy in 2023

Wisconsin Made Progress Toward Clean Energy in 2023

But needs to transition at faster rate to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050.

GOP Legislator Indicates Support For Wisconsin PFAS Ban

GOP Legislator Indicates Support For Wisconsin PFAS Ban

State Sen. Eric Wimberger says he would consider phaseout. Paper companies have concerns.

Wisconsin Wins $414 Million For Wastewater, Stormwater Projects

Wisconsin Wins $414 Million For Wastewater, Stormwater Projects

84 communities will be improve aging sewer systems.

City Hall: Treegate Is Over, Milwaukee Will Pick Up Christmas Trees
City Hall

Treegate Is Over, Milwaukee Will Pick Up Christmas Trees

"We hear you," says DPW after frustration aired by residents, council members.

New Business Will Haul Away Your Christmas Tree After City Bows Out

New Business Will Haul Away Your Christmas Tree After City Bows Out

The City of Milwaukee won't collect your discarded tree, but Milwaukee Tree Pick Up will.

Construction Starts Next Year On Billion-Dollar Invasive Carp Barrier

Construction Starts Next Year On Billion-Dollar Invasive Carp Barrier

Acoustic and electric barrier in Illinois river designed to keep invasive fish out of Great Lakes.

PFAS Cleanup of State Drinking Water Would Cost $208 Million

PFAS Cleanup of State Drinking Water Would Cost $208 Million

New report by conservation group estimates cost, urges legislative action.

Bill Would Strip Conservation Tax Credits From Farmers With Solar Installations
Studies Find Methods for Removing Carbon Dioxide Won’t Meet Climate Goals

Studies Find Methods for Removing Carbon Dioxide Won’t Meet Climate Goals

UW researchers say current technologies only remove 0.1 percent of global emissions.

GOP Legislators Push Bills to Double State’s EV Charging Stations

GOP Legislators Push Bills to Double State’s EV Charging Stations

Using federal funds and exempting charging stations from being regulated as utilities.

Lawsuit Challenges DNR’s State Wolf Plan

Lawsuit Challenges DNR’s State Wolf Plan

Charges that private meetings with pro-wolf group influenced plan ignoring science and public comments.