Environment
Clean Energy Jobs Hard Hit by Pandemic
Steadily growing industry saw thousands of job losses.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Barnes Calls on Wisconsin to Tackle Climate Change
The Lt. Gov. says, "we cannot afford to let the gravity of the crisis paralyze us."
Jun 20th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Supreme Court Salvages DACA Protections
A narrow majority overturns Trump administration's revocation of DACA.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Allison Stevens, Wisconsin Examiner
Utilities On Track to Cut Emissions 40%
That’s by 2026. And many aim for 80% cut by 2050, according to state Public Service Commission report.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kinnickinnic River Could Get a Trash Wheel
Harbor District wins $492,300 federal grant to remove 75 tons of trash per year from river.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Leads 22-State Coalition on PFAS
They support federal standards to prevent ‘forever chemicals” from polluting drinking water.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Great Lakes Hitting Record Water Levels
Lake Michigan hits new high in May, high levels expected for six months.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Campgrounds Reopening June 10
Restrooms open, but playgrounds and concessions remain closed.
Jun 5th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Enbridge Energy Looks to Reroute Pipeline
Campaign donor wants to seize private property in North Woods for crude oil pipeline.
May 26th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Alliant Energy Closing Sheboygan Coal Plant
Part of utility's plan to transition to solar, clean energy.
May 25th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Governor’s Climate Change Task Force Meets
Third meeting on zoom. Policy recommendations expected by October 31.
May 24th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
How State Reopening is Affecting PFAS Testing
DNR now navigating various local orders.
May 23rd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
