Environment
Tia Nelson Considers the 50th Earth Day
Started in 1970 by her father, Sen. Gaylord Nelson. Climate change the key challenge, she says.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Melissa Ingells, Wisconsin Public Radio
Environmental Enforcement Down in Midwest
New report finds declining enforcement, spending and staff in six Great Lakes states.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State DNR Forges Ahead on ‘Forever Chemicals’
Despite pandemic, regulators continue work on enforcement standards for PFAS in drinking water.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
What Will Green New Deal Cost?
And why is the research on this so sloppy?
Mar 25th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Flood Prevention Laws Needed
State’s annual rainfall up by 7 inches and "100-year floods" now happen routinely.
Mar 17th, 2020 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
Natural Areas Program Protects State’s Beauty
State program created 70 years ago protects 500,000 acres at 692 sites across Wisconsin.
Mar 14th, 2020 by Spencer Black
Milwaukee Will Cut Down 900 of Its Ash Trees
Federal grant funds replacement of trees ravaged by Emerald Ash Borer.
Mar 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Climate Change Hurt State’s Craft Brewers?
Heat, drought and water concerns can threaten their stability and bottom line.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
5 UW Campuses Phasing Out Coal
UW System will end its statewide contract to provide coal for campuses.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
UWM Gets a Gold Rating for Being Green
UW-Milwaukee scored well on a widely used sustainability scorecard.
Mar 6th, 2020 by Dave Fidlin
City Shines Light On Solar Project
Largest solar array in Milwaukee could be operational by end of 2020.
Mar 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Metro Groundwater Has Rising Radium Levels
Study finds high radium levels in southern Wisconsin’s well water, including Brookfield, Sussex, Waukesha.
Mar 3rd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
