Environment
Democrats Offer Climate Change, Green Jobs Package
Two Milwaukee legislators will travel state this summer to learn how people affected by climate crisis.
Jun 17th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerState PFAS Standards Take Effect July 1
First standards for ‘forever chemicals’ require public water systems to test for PFAS.
Jun 15th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState Republicans Push EPA, Relax Gas Rules
Reformulated gas requirement for southeastern Wisconsin cuts pollution, hikes prices at the pump.
Jun 10th, 2022 by Erik GunnWisconsin Third Worst State for Pollution Disparities
Report by environmental advocacy group analyzes racial disparities in exposure to air pollution.
Jun 6th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioPFAS Shuts Down Wells In Marshfield, Adams
Drinking water contaminated. Waukesha court ruled DNR can’t regulate deadly pollutant.
Jun 1st, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerNew Nukes? No Thanks
State’s public utilities exploring the use of nuclear energy.
May 31st, 2022 by Bill ChristoffersonGreat Lakes Water Levels Decline
Still above average but below record levels; Lake Michigan two feet below its record.
May 30th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Portal Recruits Volunteers for State Parks System
Many needed to help serve millions of visitors per year to parks.
May 28th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public RadioDNR Planning New E. Coli Regulations
State business lobby concerned DNR will consider stricter PFAS standards too.
May 26th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState Sees 22% Increase in Electric Vehicles
Higher gas prices fuel interest but lack of charging stations, other issues still slow growth.
May 23rd, 2022 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public RadioBaldwin Touts PFAS Funds, Hopes For More
Senator visits La Crosse, where $3.7M federal funding will help remove PFAS pollutant from wells.
May 16th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioGroup Works To Get More Black Residents Into Nature
Nearby Nature Milwaukee seeks to diversify outdoor recreation, environmentalism.
May 12th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service