Environment

Oil Refinery Repeatedly Violated Wisconsin Air Quality Regulations

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

MKE County: South Shore Park Has a New Beach
MKE County

South Shore Park Has a New Beach

After many years of work, new beach should solve water quality problems.

Microsoft Seeks Data Center in Caledonia

Microsoft Seeks Data Center in Caledonia

Its third proposed project in Racine County. We Energies owns most of the land.

Murphy’s Law: Will Data Centers Gobble Up Wisconsin?
Murphy’s Law

Will Data Centers Gobble Up Wisconsin?

Using massive amounts of water and electric power and creating few jobs.

Legislators Propose Tax Incentives to Attract German Company

Legislators Propose Tax Incentives to Attract German Company

Company would partner on Hayward plant turning wood pulp into aviation fuel.

Mining Company Says Drilling Finds Copper, Gold in Northwoods

Mining Company Says Drilling Finds Copper, Gold in Northwoods

But environmental expert warns finding is preliminary, a small sample.

MKE County: New Solar Project Reduces County’s Carbon Footprint
MKE County

New Solar Project Reduces County’s Carbon Footprint

County officials tour modest renewable energy investment as Trump administration attacks wind, solar.

Microsoft Data Centers Could Use 8.4 Million Gallons of Water Per Year

Microsoft Data Centers Could Use 8.4 Million Gallons of Water Per Year

City of Racine releases data on projected water use following lawsuit.

Environmental Groups Raise Alarms About Data Centers

Environmental Groups Raise Alarms About Data Centers

They will require huge amounts of energy and state water.

Monarch Butterflies Thrived in Wisconsin This Year

Monarch Butterflies Thrived in Wisconsin This Year

But local researcher says population still at risk for continued decline.

How to Apply for Flood-Related Disaster Relief

How to Apply for Flood-Related Disaster Relief

President recently approved $29.8 million for individual assistance.

Wisconsin Wolf Population Stable at 1,200 According To New Estimate

Wisconsin Wolf Population Stable at 1,200 According To New Estimate

Population is 'settling in' as prime territory fills up.