Wisconsin Environment

DHS Wants All Children Tested For Lead Poisoning

Lead exposure particularly dangerous for young children, but can be remediated if caught.

Health Leaders Say Wisconsin Isn’t Moving Fast Enough on PFAS

Concern remains about new state legislation, while sponsors call it a balancing act.

GOP Legislator Indicates Support For Wisconsin PFAS Ban

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

Wisconsin Third Worst State for Pollution Disparities

Report by environmental advocacy group analyzes racial disparities in exposure to air pollution.

EPA Considering Stricter Air Pollution Standards

Advocates, elected officials call for strongest possible controls.

State Could Get $800 Million For Water Systems

Federal infrastructure bill could help pay for replacing lead pipes, upgrading sewer systems and more.

State Supreme Court Agrees to Take WMC Toxic Pollution Case

Decision Could Have Far-Reaching Implications for State’s Ability to Protect Wisconsinites from PFAS Contamination

Study shows Wisconsin has one of the largest racial disparities in the nation for exposure to dangerous air pollution particles

Advocates urge EPA to deliver clean trucks for Wisconsin

EPA’s proposed clean trucks rule must go further for health, climate

DNR Seeking Public Input On Draft Environmental Impact Statement For Proposed Enbridge Pipeline Relocation

State Agencies To Host Virtual Listening Sessions For Wisconsin Environmental Equity Dashboard

Community Listening Sessions To Be Held Nov. 2, 4 And 6

State transportation budget is most harmful in a decade

Transportation advocates condemn unprecedented cuts to Milwaukee and Madison transit systems while green-lighting the unnecessary I-94 E/W highway expansion project