Environment
Oil Refinery Repeatedly Violated Wisconsin Air Quality Regulations
Since January, Wisconsin DNR has alleged at least 27 violations of the state's air pollution control laws
Sep 29th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioSouth Shore Park Has a New Beach
After many years of work, new beach should solve water quality problems.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Graham KilmerMicrosoft Seeks Data Center in Caledonia
Its third proposed project in Racine County. We Energies owns most of the land.
Sep 24th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioWill Data Centers Gobble Up Wisconsin?
Using massive amounts of water and electric power and creating few jobs.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Bruce MurphyLegislators Propose Tax Incentives to Attract German Company
Company would partner on Hayward plant turning wood pulp into aviation fuel.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioMining Company Says Drilling Finds Copper, Gold in Northwoods
But environmental expert warns finding is preliminary, a small sample.
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Solar Project Reduces County’s Carbon Footprint
County officials tour modest renewable energy investment as Trump administration attacks wind, solar.
Sep 19th, 2025 by Graham KilmerMicrosoft Data Centers Could Use 8.4 Million Gallons of Water Per Year
City of Racine releases data on projected water use following lawsuit.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioEnvironmental Groups Raise Alarms About Data Centers
They will require huge amounts of energy and state water.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerMonarch Butterflies Thrived in Wisconsin This Year
But local researcher says population still at risk for continued decline.
Sep 15th, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public RadioHow to Apply for Flood-Related Disaster Relief
President recently approved $29.8 million for individual assistance.
Sep 12th, 2025 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Wolf Population Stable at 1,200 According To New Estimate
Population is 'settling in' as prime territory fills up.
Sep 12th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio