Environment
City-County Climate Equity Goals Are Big
Preliminary report calls for comprehensive plan, 45% cut in emissions by 2030, 100% by 2050.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Can Recycling Improve Racial Equity?
Aldermen want recycling contract with a city-based business to create jobs for residents.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
13% of Wells Near JCI Site Have Elevated PFAS Levels
The company said a majority of wells had levels below state, federal threshold.
Sep 27th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Maintenance is Nearly 70% of State Parks Capital Budget
DNR requesting $69 million for maintenance and repairs.
Sep 24th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Wolf Population Up By 13%
Wisconsin now has more than 1,000 wolves.
Sep 20th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
North Side Org Advocates for Climate Equity
North Side Rising gives north siders a voice for climate and economic equality.
Sep 18th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
We Energies’ Costly Coal Fixation
It’s actually costing the company more to burn coal. Its stockholders should revolt.
Sep 17th, 2020 by Carl Lindner
99% of State Public Water Meets Standards
But new report finds more than 300 water systems unsafe, violate federal standards.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
58% of Key Great Lakes Wetlands Unprotected
Study identifies most important coastal wetlands to preserve marsh birds, habitat on Great Lakes.
Sep 14th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
2/3rds of State’s Fire Departments Stock Foam With PFAS
More than half have used the firefighting foam that contains the harmful substance.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Behind on Solar Rooftops
Just 0.2% of viable rooftops in state have rooftop solar, far behind national average.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
How Trump Has Increased Coal Pollution
Nationally and in Wisconsin more toxins allowed.
Sep 8th, 2020 by James Rowen
