Environment
Stinkbugs Invading State, County
Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs, invasive Asian species, can damage crops, stink up buildings.
Nov 29th, 2018 by PJ LieschJudge Extends Deadline on Foxconn Case
Company’s proposed diversion of Lake Michigan water is illegal, environmental groups charge.
Nov 28th, 2018 by James RowenClimate Report Sees Trouble for Farmers
Higher temperatures, more frequent, intense rains could reduce agricultural production in Midwest.
Nov 28th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s Dead Deer Help Detect Disease
Data from Wisconsin’s deer used for early detection of Chronic Wasting Disease.
Nov 23rd, 2018 by Kaley FechDisconnect Your Downspouts, Get $100
City program affecting 54,000 homes part of plan to prevent Deep Tunnel overflows.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneThe Little Windmill That Could
Mayor celebrates city's only wind turbine; 1 million kilowatt hours of power earned $53,000
Nov 1st, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Is Great Lakes’ Greenest City
City ranks higher than any other in the region, new analysis finds.
Oct 31st, 2018 by Tomia BoydEvers Questions Foxconn Air Quality
Democrat says permits should be revisited, Walker says no need for this.
Oct 29th, 2018 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek, Wisconsin Public RadioCandidates Not Stressing Climate Change
As scientists warn of consequences, what do Walker, Evers, Baldwin, Vukmir say?
Oct 26th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Donor Gets No Fine for Polluting
No fine from DNR, citing “emergency" for sand mine owner Hi-Crush Proppants, a $340,000 donor.
Oct 12th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignCities Seek Climate Change Solutions
Milwaukee, Madison, Superior move toward solar and storm-sewer solutions.
Oct 12th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWorking to Make City More Green
Glenna Holstein, who runs Urban Ecology Center in Menominee Valley, is a true nature lover.
Oct 11th, 2018 by Carly Wolf, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service