Environment
WEC CEO Says Oracle Will Meet Tough Data Center Finance Rules
Utility leader backs $15 billion Port Washington project despite lawsuit and credit downgrade.
Jul 31st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Repeated Heat Waves Increase Health Risks for Wisconsinites
Experts cite risks for people with heart problems or substance abuse issues.
Jul 30th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Investigating Allegations Against Sewerage District
Whistleblower report alleges Veolia falsified reports on water quality, equipment and sewage dumps.
Jul 28th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wildfire Smoke Chokes Tourism Up North, Alters Routine At Milwaukee County Zoo
Apostle Islands tours, zoo animals and staff all adapt when hazardous haze settles over Wisconsin.
Jul 26th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Market Is Booming Without New Tax Breaks
Cheaper renewables, data centers and leftover federal funds are reshaping the state’s power mix.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin DNR Crews Help Battle Northern Minnesota Wildfires
About two dozen Wisconsin firefighters are cutting fire lines and chasing hotspots near Chub Lake and the Boundary Waters.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Calls on Trump to Stop Extending Life of Coal Plants
Warns that federal order keeping aging plants online could cost Wisconsin ratepayers $117 million.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mining Project in National Forest in Wisconsin Could Get Fast-Tracked Federal Permit
Trump administration could okay GreenLight Metals but project would still face state regulatory process.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Francesca Hong’s Policy on Data Centers Is Unique
Only governor candidate to propose 1-year moratorium. What would it mean for Wisconsin?
Jul 20th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Oracle’s Credit Rating Cut Amid Data Center Legal Battle with WI Regulators
BBB- rating just about junk status. Trying to build $15B data center in Port Washington.
Jul 20th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Worst Smoke On Record Leaves Wisconsin Residents Gasping For Clean Air
DNR says conditions are “unhealthy for everybody” as Canadian and Minnesota fires fuel haze and ashfall.
Jul 16th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
MMSD’s Record Shows A Clear Path For Milwaukee’s Water Future
Former alderman Michael Murphy argues facts, not rhetoric, should guide the next MMSD contract and reforms.
Jul 16th, 2026 by Michael Murphy
