Environment
Democrats Vying for WI Governor Take on Data Centers, Climate Change
All 7 want more regulations on data center developments.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Port Washington Residents Urge DNR, Deny Air Quality Permits for Data Center
Vantage centers could generate up to 48,500 tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Transmission Companies Seek to Evade Competitive Bidding
Xcel Energy, American Transmission Co. lobby federal regulators. How will it impact electric rates?
Apr 14th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Up and Down Ballot, Data Centers Becoming Issue for Voters
Across the state voters in local elections concerned about proposed developments.
Apr 14th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Signs Bills Releasing Funds to Combat PFAS Pollution
Finally $125 million released to protect drinking water from toxic 'forever chemicals.'
Apr 7th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
We Energies Delays Retiring Aging Oak Creek Coal Units. Again
Critics call it 'outdated, expensive and harmful' decision for ratepayers.
Apr 6th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Forest Service Office To Close In National Reorganization
Headquarters moves to Salt Lake City, with Wisconsin workers told to move or change jobs, a union leader says.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Data Centers Make Wisconsin The Wild West Of Energy, Advocates Say
Town hall participants decry case‑by‑case approvals and lack of a statewide plan for costs, water and climate impacts.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Over Trump EPA Mercury Rollback
State, local governments and advocates say looser coal rules endanger public health and waterways.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies, WPS Ask For 2027, 2028 Electric Rate Increases
Regulators will weigh utility plans that could add $18 to $22 a month to typical residential power bills by 2028.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Officials Disregard Trump’s Climate Policy
Policymakers reaffirm commitment to carbon-neutrality regardless of federal changes.
Apr 1st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Republican Report Slaps Attorney General for ‘Partisan’ Legal Fellows
Kaul dismisses GOP lawmakers' claims as 'a lot of nothing.'
Apr 1st, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
