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Local Climate Change Task Force Proposed

Local Climate Change Task Force Proposed

Common Council okays City-County Joint Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity.

Climate Change Increasing Mercury in Fish

Climate Change Increasing Mercury in Fish

Researchers find rising water levels in state lakes caused by climate change increases mercury in fish.

Great Lakes Echo: Coal Ash Pollutes Midwest States
Great Lakes Echo

Coal Ash Pollutes Midwest States

Most sites pollute groundwater; 6 are in Wisconsin, including We Energy’s Oak Creek plant.

Back in the News: EPA Scientists Opposed Foxconn Ruling
Back in the News

EPA Scientists Opposed Foxconn Ruling

Emails show senior EPA scientists complained smog exemption for company wasn’t supported by data.

MKE County: Board Condemns We Energies Discharge Permit
MKE County

Board Condemns We Energies Discharge Permit

DNR could allow small variance in mercury discharged. County board, Sierra Club object.

Op Ed: How Sanctuary Woods Was Saved. Almost
Op Ed

How Sanctuary Woods Was Saved. Almost

Actually still some work to be done. Why the effort matters.

Campaign Cash: Walker Far Outspent Evers in Election
Campaign Cash

Walker Far Outspent Evers in Election

Record $93 million spent on governor’s race, with nearly $58 million for Walker.

More Oil Will Flow Through State

More Oil Will Flow Through State

Wisconsin a “guinea pig” for huge increase in oil by Enbridge pipelines, critics charge.

Campaign Cash: Outside Groups Spent $61.5 Million on Election!
Campaign Cash

Outside Groups Spent $61.5 Million on Election!

Smashes states previous mid-term record, $38.6 million in 2014. Both sides spent lavishly.

Study Finds Public Transportation Inequities

Study Finds Public Transportation Inequities

Funding rose 67% for state roads but only 1% for local roads.

Groups Spend $32.4 Million On Election!

Groups Spend $32.4 Million On Election!

New mid-term record, old mark was $18.9 million. Republicans have 2-1 edge in outside group spending.

Op Ed: Coal Is Literally a Dead End
Op Ed

Coal Is Literally a Dead End

Pollution from coal used at two Oak Creek power plants has long-term health consequences.

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