Environment
Water Quality Is The Priority For New DNR Secretary
Secretary-designee Adam Payne focused on addressing PFAS, other contamination
Jan 19th, 2023 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public RadioStudy Finds High Level of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Great Lakes Fish
Eating 1 freshwater fish a year similar to drinking PFOS-contaminated water for a month.
Jan 18th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio30th Anniversary of State’s Peregine Falcon Nesting Program
400 chicks born in nests atop high-rise towers, including We Energies power plants.
Jan 16th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public RadioWill New Overseers Change DNR Policies?
As Evers appointees replace Walker holdovers on Natural Resources Board, environmental groups hope for changes.
Jan 15th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioUncertainty Around Solar Financing Regulations Limits Wisconsin Installations
Solar developers awaiting new PSC ruling following initial ruling to allow third-party financing.
Jan 12th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioSouthwestern Wisconsin Farmer Appointed To DNR Board
Gov. Evers appoints Paul Buhr to replace Walker-appointee William Bruins.
Jan 12th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWe Energies’ Rate Hike Falls Hardest on Poor and Minorities
PSC wrongly approves price gouging that will increase income disparities in Wisconsin.
Jan 9th, 2023 by Cassie Steiner-BouxaLA is Forecast To Get Hotter. What Can Be Done to Cool the City?
All the city news you can use.
Jan 8th, 2023 by Jeff WoodConservation Groups Cite Damage From Prehn’s Time on Natural Resources Board
Serving beyond his term limits and favoring lobbyists and PFAS polluter, critics charge.
Jan 8th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerRepublican Lawmakers Oppose Record-Breaking Wisconsin Land Conversation
Sen. Felzkowski leads opposition to preserving 56,000 acres of forest near Rhinelander.
Jan 6th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioAttempt To Clear Parks With Goats Fails
It's cheaper to use humans because they can operate chainsaws.
Jan 6th, 2023 by Graham KilmerTake The County Climate Change Survey
County kicks off planning process for carbon-neutrality by 2050 with citizen survey.
Jan 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer