Environment
Largest Solar Project in Wisconsin History Approved
State regulators approve Portage County project 4 times larger than any in Wisconsin.
Dec 14th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Secures Almost $90 Million of Wisconsin’s $444 Million Wastewater Funding
Financing awarded to 50 communities for building or improving wastewater infrastructure.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Gets Nearly $18 Million for Clean Energy Buses, Trucks
Federal funds will help City of Milwaukee and MPS replace 58 vehicles.
Dec 11th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislative Study Committee Disagrees on Sandhill Cranes
Should hunting them by legalized? Should farmers' corn crops be protected?
Dec 11th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerWe Energies Plans New Gas-Fired Power Plant
Kenosha County project could emit 590,000 tons in greenhouse gas per year.
Dec 10th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioSmaller Zero-Energy Homes Program Moving Forward
Council backs 25 grants of $40,000 for zero-energy homes.
Dec 10th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneNew Regulations Aim To Protect Rare Bats From Wind Turbines
Wind turbines are estimated to kill approximately 400,000 annually in the Midwest.
Dec 6th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioStudy Says State Wetlands At Risk
But Wisconsin's 6.1 million acres have more protections than many states.
Dec 4th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioSun Badger Solar Customers Won’t Get Refund for Unfinished Projects
Company in receivership after alleged $500,000 embezzlement by former employee.
Dec 3rd, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioTransportation Emissions Increase in 14 States
All the city news you can use.
Nov 23rd, 2024 by Jeff WoodDo You Believe in Beavers?
Study finds return of beaver dams to Milwaukee watershed could add $3.3 billion worth of stormwater storage.
Nov 18th, 2024 by Michael TimmMicrosoft’s Wisconsin Data Center Will Rely On Diesel Backup Power
Generators expected to annually emit approximately 100 tons of nitrogen oxide.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio