Environment

Stinkbugs Invading State, County

Stinkbugs Invading State, County

Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs, invasive Asian species, can damage crops, stink up buildings.

Op Ed: Judge Extends Deadline on Foxconn Case
Op Ed

Judge Extends Deadline on Foxconn Case

Company’s proposed diversion of Lake Michigan water is illegal, environmental groups charge.

Climate Report Sees Trouble for Farmers

Climate Report Sees Trouble for Farmers

Higher temperatures, more frequent, intense rains could reduce agricultural production in Midwest.

Great Lakes Echo: State’s Dead Deer Help Detect Disease
Great Lakes Echo

State’s Dead Deer Help Detect Disease

Data from Wisconsin’s deer used for early detection of Chronic Wasting Disease.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Disconnect Your Downspouts, Get $100
Eyes on Milwaukee

Disconnect Your Downspouts, Get $100

City program affecting 54,000 homes part of plan to prevent Deep Tunnel overflows.

Eyes on Milwaukee: The Little Windmill That Could
Eyes on Milwaukee

The Little Windmill That Could

Mayor celebrates city's only wind turbine; 1 million kilowatt hours of power earned $53,000

Great Lakes Echo: Milwaukee Is Great Lakes’ Greenest City
Great Lakes Echo

Milwaukee Is Great Lakes’ Greenest City

City ranks higher than any other in the region, new analysis finds.

Race for Governor: Evers Questions Foxconn Air Quality
Race for Governor

Evers Questions Foxconn Air Quality

Democrat says permits should be revisited, Walker says no need for this.

Candidates Not Stressing Climate Change

Candidates Not Stressing Climate Change

As scientists warn of consequences, what do Walker, Evers, Baldwin, Vukmir say?

Campaign Cash: GOP Donor Gets No Fine for Polluting
Campaign Cash

GOP Donor Gets No Fine for Polluting

No fine from DNR, citing “emergency" for sand mine owner Hi-Crush Proppants, a $340,000 donor.

Cities Seek Climate Change Solutions

Cities Seek Climate Change Solutions

Milwaukee, Madison, Superior move toward solar and storm-sewer solutions.

Working to Make City More Green

Working to Make City More Green

Glenna Holstein, who runs Urban Ecology Center in Menominee Valley, is a true nature lover.