Environment
Could Foxconn Increase Downstream Flooding?
Illinois officials fear Foxconn development will worsen Des Plaines River flooding.
Aug 8th, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContext
Experts Predict Growth in Electric Cars
Speakers at Milwaukee forum say charging stations are biggest issue, which VW settlement will fund.
Aug 2nd, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach
Clean Wisconsin Sues EPA Over Smog Rules
Advocacy group says federal government too lax on smog in state’s “non-attainment” areas.
Aug 2nd, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Solar Group Buys On The Rise
North Woods area embracing cheaper renewable energy.
Jul 25th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA Seeks Ideas for Great Lakes Cleanup
Agency, experts agree solutions may take many years.
Jul 23rd, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio
New EPA Head Worse Than Pruitt
Wheeler will continue Trump’s war on outdoors, but with more efficiency, less baggage.
Jul 19th, 2018 by Spencer Black
Foxconn Will Be Major Source of Pollution
A scientist analyses the impact of the mega-plant.
Jul 9th, 2018 by David H. Petering
Why State’s Lakes Are in Decline
Long list of Walker policy changes has led to polluted streams and lakes.
Jul 7th, 2018 by Spencer Black
The Return of the Elk
How Wisconsin, Michigan have reintroduced and started hunting seasons for elk.
Jun 24th, 2018 by Carin Tunney
Conservatives Discover Renewable Energy
Republican-leaning groups who like solar and wind power, who knew?
Jun 20th, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wrangling Over Foxconn’s Massive Water Plan
Legal battle over Great Lakes Compact language and company’s draw down of Lake Michigan water.
Jun 20th, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContext
The Campaign Against Plastic Straws
Inspired by “Strawless in Seattle,” Milwaukee joins the newest anti-pollution movement.
Jun 12th, 2018 by Laura Thompson
