Environment
Small behaviors, big change
Want to save the planet? Environmental stewardship begins with you. Ken Leinbach of the Urban Ecology Center talks about how simple behaviors can have a huge impact.
May 19th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Green architecture finds a home in Walker’s Point
With Milwaukee Fix, Walker's Point welcomes one of the city's first "green" buildings, utilizing sustainable, eco-friendly practices from start to finish.
May 19th, 2011 by James P. Larson
The buzz on urban beekeeping
Honeybees play a vital role in the food system, but they are in peril. Today, Beepods co-founder Charlie Koenen talks about how saving the bees can potentially save the world.
May 12th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Building communities, one garden at a time
Through the Victory Garden Initiative, Gretchen Mead uses urban agriculture to connect people to sustainable food sources, and in turn, to each other.
Apr 28th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Park Falls looks to biofuels for alternative energy sources
The Flambeau River Biofuels plant will convert pulp and forest waste from a neighboring paper mill, providing renewable green energy and job growth in the region.
Apr 27th, 2011 by John Smart
Celebrate Earth Day every day
A guide to Milwaukee's green events in honor of Mother Earth, plus quick and easy tips for a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Happy Earth Day!
Apr 22nd, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
Urban Gardens lead the way for water policy in Milwaukee
In response to a proposed water shut-off, urban agriculture advocates are collaborating with the City to work on alternative systems and leading-edge policy.
Apr 15th, 2011 by Erin Petersen
Villard Library art commission puts community first
Milwaukee artists Paul Kjelland and Nicolas Lampert hope to engage the community, drawing on neighborhood stories for inspiration.
Apr 4th, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
What is Riverwest?
For the 30th anniversary of its Spaces & Traces tour, Historic Milwaukee, Inc. honors the people and places of Milwaukee's most diverse neighborhood.
Mar 28th, 2011 by Erin Petersen
Sustainable living and design with Josh Foss
The self-styled "Metro Hippie" visits the NARI Home Improvement Show, offering tips on green living and DIY projects.
Feb 8th, 2011 by Erin Petersen
Water, Art and Activism at UWM
Water moves in, around, and through us, and is the focus of an important exhibition opening in the UWM Union Art Gallery this Friday.
Jan 27th, 2011 by Kat Murrell
Can energy conservation spur economic growth?
Conservation is critically important, but so is getting Wisconsin's unemployed back to work. If done right, energy conservation can be a win-win for everyone.
Dec 28th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
