Environment
DNR Secretary Payne Resigns After Just 10 Months
Cites personal reasons as agency faces debates over wolf management, PFAS pollution.
Oct 24th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerHow Teens Students Helped Southside Community Garden Bloom
'I learned that even a little area can make a difference in our community.'
Oct 22nd, 2023 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCleanup Of Polluted Great Lakes Sites Reverses Housing Price Declines
Federal recognition of polluted sites depressed values, now federal funds are reversing effect, cleaning water.
Oct 19th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioCrandon Mine’s Defeat Changed The State
20 years ago a coalition of tribal and environmental advocates had surprising victory over mining companies.
Oct 18th, 2023 by Al GedicksCity Seeks 20% Cut in Energy Costs for 106 Buildings
And 45% emissions reduction. Seeking contractor, federal funding to meet climate goals.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneDNR Says Bottled Water Companies Aren’t Required to Test For PFAS
Not required in Wisconsin by state or federal rules, but some companies do it voluntarily.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioShould We Energies Get Another Rate Hike?
Last year residents saw nearly 11% increase. PSC hears from opponents.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Senators Introduce Protectionist Transmission Line Bill
Proposal would make it difficult for competitors to ATC to enter market.
Oct 13th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioIncreasing Number of Wisconsin Kids Skipping Immunizations
Use of personal conviction waivers has increased, particularly in rural and small school districts.
Oct 13th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Wins $275 Million Grant To Fund Massive Waterway Cleanup
Generational effort will see Milwaukee waterways lose their "area of concern" designation.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMPS Celebrates 5 Asphalt-To-Green Space Transformations
Leaders hold green ribbon cutting at Riley Dual Language Montessori School.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneSierra Club Finds We Energies Behind On Clean Energy
Report gives We Energies a 'D'; other utilities in state ranked higher.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio