Environment
State’s Utilities Would Spend $2.2 Billion on Transmission Lines
Opponents cite costs for families, businesses, call for competitive bidding.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State DNR Adds New PFAS Rules
Regulating 'forever chemicals' in drinking water, surface water and fire fighting foam.
Aug 2nd, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Should Wisconsin Establish Right to Clean Water?
5 counties will have referendums on this question in November election.
Jul 31st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Proposal Would Grow Green Energy and Jobs for Students
Goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions 45% by 2030 part of state K-12 trend.
Jul 27th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA Agrees With Bad River Tribe on Enbridge Oil Pipeline
Letter to DNR cites nearly 200 issues with pipeline across northern Wisconsin.
Jul 25th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Evers’ Office of Environmental Justice Matters
Ahead of other states responding to climate change, impact on communities and businesses.
Jul 24th, 2022 by Dr. Anna Haines and Dylan Jennings
Could Regulators Make it Easier to Install Home Solar Panels?
State regulators will look at rules that some say have been a barrier to small solar projects.
Jul 22nd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Files Suit Against PFAS Manufacturers
Evers, AG Kaul say suit seeks to force companies to pay for clean water, and environmental clean up.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Climate Change, Earthworms Alter Northern Forests
Earthworm invasion thinning and warming soil in state’s forests.
Jul 20th, 2022 by Bill Berry, Wisconsin Examiner
Wauwatosa Installs Huge Solar Panel Array
Panels on city hall complex now provide 55% of its energy.
Jul 20th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Digital Records At Issue In Suit Against Natural Resources Board Member
Fred Prehn, who refused to step down from board, will provide cell phone records under court order.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Residents Charge DNR Allows Improper Logging on Lakes
Companies logging on north woods lakes in violation of state DNR rules?
Jul 13th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
