Environment
Natural Gas Prices May Drive Heating Bills Up
Utilities customers will likely notice it's more expensive to heat their homes.
Oct 13th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio44% of Eau Claire Wells Closed With PFAS Contamination
City closes seven out of 16 wells after testing for the harmful chemicals.
Oct 12th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioCity Could Issue Citations For Failing To Disconnect Downspouts
But focus will be on hiring contractors to complete work, keep stormwater out of Deep Tunnel.
Oct 7th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Vehicle Emissions Dropped During Lockdowns
The DNR also found that the state's air quality in general is improving.
Oct 6th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioDNR Sets 130-Wolf Quota for Fall Hunt
Department rejects 300-wolf quota set by the Natural Resources Board.
Oct 4th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioCentury City House Factory Inching Forward
Plan calls for affordable, energy efficient homes to fight climate change and create jobs.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneState Trails Most In Renewable Energy
Just 10 mostly southern states are doing less. Wisconsin also has more expensive electricity.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyEnvironmental Groups Fight Lawsuit Against Chemical Spills Law
Judge allows friend-of-court brief by them in WMC lawsuit against DNR.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerFlood Control Helps Milwaukee Watershed
MMSD, conservationists have preserved 11,000 acres to help reduce flooding caused by climate change.
Sep 19th, 2021 by John TorinusCourt Backs Natural Resources Board Chair
Judge rejects Kaul lawsuit arguing Frederick Prehn should step aside for Evers appointee.
Sep 18th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerArea Companies Backtrack on Climate Change
We Energies, Dairyland Power, Enbridge Energy plan major new investments in fossil fuels.
Sep 12th, 2021 by Elizabeth WardDNR Won’t Meet With Natural Resources Board in September
The Walker appointed chair of the board refuses to step down for Evers' appointee.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio