Environment
Marquette Will Divest From Fossil Fuels
After student referendum calls for this, MU Board of Trustees prohibits such investments by endowment.
Mar 28th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Peshtigo Residents Seek Superfund Designation for PFAS Pollution
Residents send petition to EPA after two of six city wells shut down for high PFAS levels.
Mar 25th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
How To See The Aurora Borealis From Wisconsin
Astronomy Magazine editor reveals how to see northern lights from Badger state.
Mar 24th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Dangerous McKinley Beach Can Be Fixed
Parks committee reviews preliminary solutions, with price tag ranging from $250,000 to $4.9 million
Mar 23rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Drilling For Gold in Wisconsin
Canadian company plans exploratory drilling in northern national forest with 4-million-ton deposit of gold and copper.
Mar 21st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Regulators Approve $433M Sale of Solar Plant
Three utility companies purchase 200 megawatt solar farm, enough to power 60,000 homes.
Mar 18th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kaul Sues Companies On Forever Chemicals
AG seeks monetary damages, cleanup by Johnson Controls, Tyco for PFAS pollution in Marinette.
Mar 15th, 2022 by Madeline Fox and Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Baldwin Keeps the Wolves At Bay
Her vote to oppose federal protection of wolves is smart politics.
Mar 12th, 2022 by Dave Cieslewicz
Don’t Forget About the Climate Crisis
Biden and Congress must act. The future of our nation and our state depend on it.
Mar 11th, 2022 by Pam Fendt
Where Do City’s Felled Trees Go?
City cuts down and replaces some 3,500 trees per year. What does it do with the wood?
Feb 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Natural Resources Board Opts For Weaker PFAS Limits
Department of Health Services recommended stricter limits than those passed by board.
Feb 24th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
A Court Battle Over Open Records
Court hears suit against former Natural Resources Board chairman, who won’t release any records.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
