Environment
Milwaukee Has Very Ambitious Climate and Jobs Plan
Alderwoman Dimitrijevic and ECO director Erick Shambarger seek to transform the city.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
County Needs Creativity, Money to Reach Carbon Neutrality
Getting county government to carbon neutrality will also require major investment.
Jun 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supreme Court Ruling Will Negatively Impact Wisconsin Wetlands
But perhaps not as much as other states.
Jun 4th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Business Group Threatens To Sue Over Water Quality Regulations
WMC says proposal would cost $57 million over two years, DNR says $2.5 million.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Could Wisconsin Become A Climate Haven?
Great Lakes states could become attractive, but full impact is unclear.
May 19th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Climate Survey Finds Residents Concerned, Lack of Confidence in Government
Residents want government to protect vulnerable neighbors, invest in green infrastructure and public transportation.
May 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Bill Addresses PFAS Pollution
Republicans support a municipal PFAS grant program, but add restrictions on state DNR.
May 17th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Advocates Push for City-Owned Public Utility
Replacing We Energies would lead to lower rates and fewer power outages, they declare.
May 16th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA Proposal On Carbon Pollution Could Affect State’s Utilities
We Energies facility in Oak Creek would need to cut emissions by 90%.
May 15th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
What’s That Orange Barrier in the Milwaukee River?
We Energies' project to dredge river bottom is part of much larger cleanup effort.
May 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Signs Bill To Expand Watershed Protection
Bipartisan bill expands lake and river protection grants.
May 9th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Makes 3 Appointments to DNR Board
All members of Natural Resources Board now appointed by Democratic governor.
May 7th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
