Environment

City’s Largest Solar Installation Is Live

City’s Largest Solar Installation Is Live

More than 7,000 solar panels produce enough energy to power 500 homes.

State Regulators Investigating How To Reach 100% Clean Energy

State Regulators Investigating How To Reach 100% Clean Energy

The Public Service Commission plans to develop a roadmap to carbon-free energy production.

Entertainment at a Distance: Prepare for Spring with a Rain Garden Workshop
Entertainment at a Distance

Prepare for Spring with a Rain Garden Workshop

Plus, Pi Day at Lakefront Brewery, a virtual Northern Lights presentation and a craft fair in Brookfield.

Murphy’s Law: We Energies Reduces Electric Cars’ Impact
Murphy’s Law

We Energies Reduces Electric Cars’ Impact

Batteries charged on coal power aren’t so good for the environment.

WI Conservation Congress Debates Carbon Fee

WI Conservation Congress Debates Carbon Fee

Some members fear it’s straying from mission to advise state agencies on natural resources management.

Campaign Cash: Companies Accused of Polluting Donated $72,000
Campaign Cash

Companies Accused of Polluting Donated $72,000

23 chemical companies sued for PFAS contamination support state political candidates.

More Requests for Lake Michigan Water Coming?

More Requests for Lake Michigan Water Coming?

Village of Somers’ diversion request may be followed by others from area, expert says.

The State of Politics: Evers Wants Local Climate Change Plans
The State of Politics

Evers Wants Local Climate Change Plans

Governor's budget would require every local government in state to create a plan.

New Great Lakes Water Diversion Request

New Great Lakes Water Diversion Request

Kenosha County's Village of Somers wants to draw water outside of Great Lakes Basin.

Op Ed: We Need Climate Protected Health Systems
Op Ed

We Need Climate Protected Health Systems

Problems in Texas, other states, show how extreme weather events can shut down or overwhelm hospitals.

About That Wisconsin Wolf Hunt

About That Wisconsin Wolf Hunt

‘Constitutional rights’ or ‘sad and shameful week’?

Renewable Energy Group Sues State Regulators

Renewable Energy Group Sues State Regulators

Midwest Renewable Energy Association says state creates barriers to alternative energy.