Environment
Wisconsin Researchers Probe AI Data Centers’ Thirst For Water
UWM’s Center for Water Policy maps hidden water and energy costs as hyperscale projects spread.
May 21st, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA PFAS Rollback Puts Wisconsin Drinking Water Limits In Legal Crosshairs
Experts say state rules could be more vulnerable to lawsuits as federal standards weaken.
May 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA Announces $94 Million for Wisconsin to Replace Lead Pipes
Federal money comes from 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law.
May 20th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Effort Helps Milwaukee and Madison Restaurants Cut Food Waste
Grant funded training program helps restaurants reduce waste, donate and recycle food.
May 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Sewerage District Problems Are Suspicious
Why did it resist an audit? And why does Mayor Johnson agree it must be done quickly?
May 20th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Council Members Push for MMSD Audit
They nearly blocked reappointment of MMSD commissioners, but back off after closed door meeting.
May 20th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Possible Data Center Wrong for Wrightstown, Residents Say
Officials in village northeast of Appleton have been in communication with data center builder.
May 20th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
MMSD Commission Chair Proposes Third-Party Audit
Chair of commission overseeing sewerage district cites allegations against it.
May 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Call for State Audit of MMSD
Nine supervisors push for audit of sewerage district, citing charges by whistleblowers.
May 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Disaster Relief Organizers Push for Changes in Milwaukee’s Flood Response
Flood Hope 500 helps north-side residents with disaster relief after flooding.
May 17th, 2026 by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Uihlein Makes $10 Million “Game Changer” Gift To UWM Freshwater School
Endowment supports students, faculty, water policy center and research vessels on the Great Lakes.
May 15th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump EPA Cuts Could Hit Small Wisconsin Towns Hardest
Rural communities fear higher water rates and delayed projects if loan forgiveness shrinks sharply.
May 15th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
