Environment
The Rise of Victory Gardens
Founded in 2008, it keeps expanding city gardens and healthy food supplies.
Mar 15th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Solar Developer Will Fight We Energies
Eagle Point Solar asking state regulators to allow solar project opposed by We Energies.
Mar 12th, 2019 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
Can State Produce 100% of Energy Needs?
New study finds economic, environmental benefits by repurposing $14 billion a year spent to import energy.
Mar 12th, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Farmers, Environmentalists Applaud Water Quality Trading Bill
GOP bill would create a clearinghouse to trade credits from reducing water pollution.
Feb 28th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Black History Is Also Green History
Throughout U.S. history, African Americans have been at the center of environmentalism.
Feb 22nd, 2019 by Brenda Coley and Kirsten Shead
Sup. Shea Condemns We Energies’ Pollution
Many Oak Creek residents oppose request for DNR permit, company says others along lake pollute more.
Feb 18th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
MMSD Plans $1.4 Billion of Improvements
Sewerage district has ambitious six-year plan for 411-square-mile regions it serves.
Feb 15th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
DNR Must Stop Coal Pollution
We Energies pollutes Lake Michigan, adding to toxic mercury levels harmful to babies.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Carl Lindner
Huge Water Project for Foxconn Continues
Racine water utility expected company to use 7 million gallons daily, but current needs unclear.
Feb 12th, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContext
State To Review Foxconn Air, Water Permits
Evers says DNR review needed to see whether changes are necessary.
Feb 6th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Stewardship Fund Will Expire
Largest initiative in state history has protected large tracts of land, but now imperiled.
Feb 1st, 2019 by Spencer Black
Massive Solar Proposal Divides Community
Iowa County project, largest in Midwest, leaves farm community divided.
Jan 30th, 2019 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
