Environment
DNR Secretary Preston Cole Retiring
Cole rose through ranks of Milwaukee's Department of Public Works before taking state job.
Nov 18th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Residents Express Outrage At Hearing Over Plan To Hike Electric Rates 13%
We Energies proposal would increase average bill by $14 per month, more than twice original proposal.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
10 Ways to Make City More Sustainable
Climate change task force plan offers 'big ideas' to make Milwaukee more sustainable and equitable.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Would Michels Break Up Wisconsin DNR?
GOP canddidate for governor says he'd consider this. Other Republicans have tried and failed.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Big Green Benefits of Protected Bike Lane Networks
All the city news you can use.
Oct 30th, 2022 by Jeff Wood
Secretary of Labor Tours Milwaukee Wind Turbine Manufacturer
Ingeteam expects to grow Milwaukee operation as part of recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act.
Oct 27th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
How State Can Achieve 100% Clean Energy
Report pushes for zero carbon emissions by 2050 with switch to electric cars, electric heat.
Oct 26th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
DNR Unveils Wisconsin PFAS Contamination Map
New site shows a number of contaminated Milwaukee sites.
Oct 19th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
State Begins Collecting Environmentally-Damaging Firefighting Foam
Contractor aims to collect at least 25,000 gallons of PFAS-laden foam.
Oct 18th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Clean Energy Jobs Rebound After Pandemic Losses
But like other industries, jobs still lower than pre-pandemic levels.
Oct 14th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Air Quality Doesn’t Meet National Standard
Issue is most significant in Milwaukee and other lakefront communities.
Oct 13th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public Radio
Despite Voter Concern, Climate Change Largely Absent From U.S. Senate Race
Polls show voters are concerned, but not enough that strategists believe it will impact turnout.
Oct 12th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
