Environment
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
Water Tech Challenge Targets PFAS
Winning innovators would gain corporate resources to solve water quality problems.
Sep 1st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
DNC Rural Council Snubs Wisconsin
Politicians, rural issues in other states included in meeting, Dairy State ignored.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Why Republicans Turned Green
Republican senators worried about reelection in November helped pass “The Great American Outdoors Act.”
Aug 16th, 2020 by Spencer Black
Milwaukee Ends Compost Program
As recently as February the city was planning to greatly expand it.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Music on the Beerline? Virtually
Also, curbside cream puffs at the State Fair, a virtual dance party and a socially distanced art show.
Aug 6th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
County Grapples With 5G Infrastructure in Parks
State legislation has tied the county's hands over regulation of telecommunications infrastructure.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
WEC Pledges to be Carbon-Neutral by 2050
Company says it will spend $900 million on renewable energy over the next four years.
Aug 1st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Town Hall Discusses Urgency of Climate Crisis
The virtual town hall was held by Lt. Gov. Barnes and Sen. Baldwin.
Aug 1st, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
