Environment
Local Governments Voice Opposition To Proposed Solar Arrays
Projects big and small are encountering push back, state law change could empower municipalities.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Should Lakes and Forests Have Rights in Wisconsin? Bills Propose Protections
A group of Democrats is proposing 'rights of nature' legislation
Oct 14th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Shutdown Delays Potential Soybean Farmer Bailout
But do farmers want it? "It's kind of like putting a Band-aid on a gunshot wound," says association leader.
Oct 13th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Could Lose $130 Million In Energy-Related Grants Under Trump Admin Cuts
Largest items on chopping block are rural grid improvements and a power storage system.
Oct 13th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Lawmakers, DNR Clash Over PFAS Protections in GOP Bills
GOP proposal would shield those who spread PFAS in biosolids with state approval.
Oct 8th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Study Identifies CAFO Farms as Air Pollution Source
Large farms with large animals could be doing more than harming water quality.
Oct 6th, 2025 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Company Must Cull More Than 500,000 Birds After Avian Flu Discovery
It's the second Wisconsin detection of avian flu in a week for Daybreak Foods, the nation's fourth-largest egg producer.
Oct 4th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Moves to Bring PFAS Limits In Line with Contested Federal Standards
Industry groups continue to challenge lower levels set in 2024.
Oct 3rd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Names Companies Responsible for PFAS Contamination In Northern Wisconsin Community
A site inspection found PFAS levels more than three times those typically seen in soil, groundwater and sediments.
Sep 30th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Caledonia Plan Commission Endorses Microsoft’s Third Wisconsin Data Center
Full village board likely to vote on rezoning in mid-October
Sep 30th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Approves First Large-Scale Wind Project In More Than A Decade
Large solar project near Whitewater also approved.
Sep 30th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
North America’s First Whooping Crane Death From Avian Flu
And it happened in Wisconsin to highly endangered bird.
Sep 30th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
