Environment
State’s Utilities Running Scared
After decades of high profits and executive salaries, why they could face opposition.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Earth Day 2026 Arrives at Fraught Climate Moment
Founded 60 years ago by Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson. Were stakes ever higher?
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Has Planted 54 Million Trees Since 2021
But Gov. Evers' goal of 100 million by 2030 may fall short without state stewardship program.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Cleaning Up After 14 Tornadoes, Severe Storms and Flooding
Rainfall totals near Milwaukee and Green Bay were up to 700% higher than normal.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Invasive Plant Rapidly Spreading Through Wisconsin
Far more of lesser celandine in the state, particularly Milwaukee County.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
City, County, MMSD Form Flood Task Force
Three governments team up to plan for short and long-term impacts of climate change.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin DOT Hopes to Reduce EV Users’ Range Anxiety
Wisconsin's DOT Secretary says 21 of 78 planned charging stations have been built.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Jeff Robbins, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Getting Warmer, Wetter, More Extreme Weather
New report finds 2010s had 20 daily rainfalls that qualified as a 100-year storms.
Apr 17th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Again Cleaning Up From ‘Overwhelming Force of Nature’
City officials said there was little more they could have done to prepare.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Vying for WI Governor Take on Data Centers, Climate Change
All 7 want more regulations on data center developments.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Port Washington Residents Urge DNR, Deny Air Quality Permits for Data Center
Vantage centers could generate up to 48,500 tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Transmission Companies Seek to Evade Competitive Bidding
Xcel Energy, American Transmission Co. lobby federal regulators. How will it impact electric rates?
Apr 14th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
