Environment

Democrats Offer Climate Change, Green Jobs Package

Democrats Offer Climate Change, Green Jobs Package

Two Milwaukee legislators will travel state this summer to learn how people affected by climate crisis.

State PFAS Standards Take Effect July 1

State PFAS Standards Take Effect July 1

First standards for ‘forever chemicals’ require public water systems to test for PFAS.

State Republicans Push EPA, Relax Gas Rules

State Republicans Push EPA, Relax Gas Rules

Reformulated gas requirement for southeastern Wisconsin cuts pollution, hikes prices at the pump.

Wisconsin Third Worst State for Pollution Disparities

Wisconsin Third Worst State for Pollution Disparities

Report by environmental advocacy group analyzes racial disparities in exposure to air pollution.

PFAS Shuts Down Wells In Marshfield, Adams

PFAS Shuts Down Wells In Marshfield, Adams

Drinking water contaminated. Waukesha court ruled DNR can’t regulate deadly pollutant.

Op Ed: New Nukes? No Thanks
Op Ed

New Nukes? No Thanks

State’s public utilities exploring the use of nuclear energy.

Great Lakes Water Levels Decline

Great Lakes Water Levels Decline

Still above average but below record levels; Lake Michigan two feet below its record.

New Portal Recruits Volunteers for State Parks System

New Portal Recruits Volunteers for State Parks System

Many needed to help serve millions of visitors per year to parks.

DNR Planning New E. Coli Regulations

DNR Planning New E. Coli Regulations

State business lobby concerned DNR will consider stricter PFAS standards too.

State Sees 22% Increase in Electric Vehicles

State Sees 22% Increase in Electric Vehicles

Higher gas prices fuel interest but lack of charging stations, other issues still slow growth.

Baldwin Touts PFAS Funds, Hopes For More

Baldwin Touts PFAS Funds, Hopes For More

Senator visits La Crosse, where $3.7M federal funding will help remove PFAS pollutant from wells.

Group Works To Get More Black Residents Into Nature

Group Works To Get More Black Residents Into Nature

Nearby Nature Milwaukee seeks to diversify outdoor recreation, environmentalism.