Environment
Spring Cleaning? Where to Donate the Stuff
A long list of places may repair, reuse, resell or redistribute household items.
Apr 14th, 2022 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceRegulators Want State Energy Program Cutting Emissions
A state funded program currently works on energy efficiency, PSC wants it focused on emissions.
Apr 14th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState Trails Badly In Renewable Energy
How far behind is Wisconsin? Let’s check the data.
Apr 13th, 2022 by Bruce ThompsonJudge Rules DNR Can’t Regulate PFAS
State agency lacks authority, Waukesha judge rules. Environmental advocates plan appeal.
Apr 13th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerDNR To Manage Washington County Park
Resumes management of Lizard Mound County Park and Native American effigy mounds.
Apr 11th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerMilwaukee Likely Won’t Be Devastated By Climate Change
A report by an insurance adjuster predicts the city will fare much better than other cities.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerRegulators Approve Plans for State’s Largest Renewable Energy Plant
Project will meet energy needs for 25% of Dane County's 240,000 households. Some neighbors oppose the plant.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioBald Eagles Now Reside In Milwaukee
Pair of eagles have nest in county park. Bald eagles now found in all 72 counties in state.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public RadioHighly Contagious Bird Flu Detected in County
First discovered in Jefferson County, has spread to variety of birds in Milwaukee and other counties.
Apr 3rd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioExperts Say Wisconsin Unprepared for Electric Vehicles
Federal funds available for charging infrastructure, but first state needs utility law reform.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioCounty Board Says Send In The Goats
In perhaps his last act as a supervisor, Jason Haas secures funding for a county goats program.
Mar 31st, 2022 by Graham KilmerLa Crosse Finds Path to Solar Savings
Evades state law on third party ownership by signing energy savings contract with Johnson Controls.
Mar 30th, 2022 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network