Environment
Save the County Grounds. Again
Company wants to buy portion of conservancy area. Will County Board protect the land?
Oct 20th, 2020 by Barb AgnewCity-County Planning Public Trail Improvements Along Lincoln Creek
Plan targets neighborhoods with racial, health and public access disparities.
Oct 16th, 2020 by Graham KilmerBrady Street Parking Lot Goes Permeable
No more runoff into the sewer system. A look at the Lower East Side's best parking deal
Oct 16th, 2020 by Michael HorneCoal Must Go
The Governor’s Climate Task Force must stand up to utility executives.
Oct 15th, 2020 by Susan ModderCity-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 KilmerCan Recycling Improve Racial Equity?
Aldermen want recycling contract with a city-based business to create jobs for residents.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene13% 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 RadioMaintenance is Nearly 70% of State Parks Capital Budget
DNR requesting $69 million for maintenance and repairs.
Sep 24th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s Wolf Population Up By 13%
Wisconsin now has more than 1,000 wolves.
Sep 20th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioNorth 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 ServiceWe Energies’ Costly Coal Fixation
It’s actually costing the company more to burn coal. Its stockholders should revolt.
Sep 17th, 2020 by Carl Lindner99% 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