Environment

City and We Energies In Solar Standoff

City and We Energies In Solar Standoff

Utility won’t allow city to work with third party solar provider, aldermen blast We Energies.

Federal Data: State’s Coal Use Increased In 2017!
Federal Data

State’s Coal Use Increased In 2017!

More than half of power came from coal. But change is underway.

2018 One of Wettest Years in State History

2018 One of Wettest Years in State History

Milwaukee had third wettest year in history, part of upward trend in annual rainfall.

Renewable Energy Made Big Gains in 2018

Renewable Energy Made Big Gains in 2018

Utility companies all competing to embrace solar and wind power.

‘Dead Zones’ Growing in State, Midwest

‘Dead Zones’ Growing in State, Midwest

As nutrient runoff depletes oxygen from parts of rivers and lakes, fish can’t live there.

We Energies Seeks Solar Monopoly?

We Energies Seeks Solar Monopoly?

Critics charge its rent-a-roof program could create monopoly, increase costs for some customers.

More Oil Will Flow Through State

More Oil Will Flow Through State

Wisconsin a “guinea pig” for huge increase in oil by Enbridge pipelines, critics charge.

Earth As Hot as 3 Million Years Ago?

Earth As Hot as 3 Million Years Ago?

UW researchers say earth could be as hot as Pliocene period by 2030s.

Climate Change Hurting State Highways

Climate Change Hurting State Highways

Federal report says flooding a particular problem in Midwest.

15 Great Lakes Sites At Risk for Oil Spills

15 Great Lakes Sites At Risk for Oil Spills

Binational science advisory board report shows potential for damage from crude oil spills.

Great Lakes Compact Council Passes Changes

Great Lakes Compact Council Passes Changes

But region’s mayors, native tribes, call for more input on water withdrawals.

MKE County: Fight for Sanctuary Woods Continues
MKE County

Fight for Sanctuary Woods Continues

Wauwatosa officials seem to favor saving woods, but county officials have failed to act.