Environment

Murphy’s Law: We Energies Embraces Solar Power
Murphy’s Law

We Energies Embraces Solar Power

State moving away from coal -- but still has a long ways to go.

Common Council Strengthens Lead Standards

Common Council Strengthens Lead Standards

But Health Department leaders contend it doesn't really change how they operate.

Campaign Cash: Bill Repeals Nearly 300 Air Pollution Rules
Campaign Cash

Bill Repeals Nearly 300 Air Pollution Rules

Backed by WMC, oil, paper and manufacturing companies.

Campaign Cash: Walker Signs Lax Land Use Law
Campaign Cash

Walker Signs Lax Land Use Law

Makes it easier to sell substandard lots. Backed by big business, realtors, Koch group.

How North Point Lighthouse Fights Pollution

How North Point Lighthouse Fights Pollution

Working with MMSD to reduce polluted runoff, keep the beach and lake clean.

Echo: UWM Program Stocks Lakes With Sturgeon
Echo

UWM Program Stocks Lakes With Sturgeon

School of Freshwater Sciences raises huge fish to repopulate Great Lakes.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Committee Okays Waukesha Water Deal
Eyes on Milwaukee

Committee Okays Waukesha Water Deal

Key council committee approves largest collaborative deal in region's history.

Op Ed: State’s Impaired Waters Jump by 20%
Op Ed

State’s Impaired Waters Jump by 20%

DNR adds another 240 waterways that are officially impaired, bringing total to 1,300.

Campaign Cash: New GOP Pro-Mining Group Ran Attack Ads
Campaign Cash

New GOP Pro-Mining Group Ran Attack Ads

Natural Resources Development Association did ads attacking mining opponents.

Campaign Cash: Bill Would Let Utilities Destroy Wetlands
Campaign Cash

Bill Would Let Utilities Destroy Wetlands

They donated $1.9 million to politicians, want bill letting them take over wetlands.

North Side Muslims Embrace Solar Power

North Side Muslims Embrace Solar Power

Dawah Islamic Center part of a movement promoted by the Wisconsin Green Muslims.

Op Ed: Why Not Gov. Walker State Park?
Op Ed

Why Not Gov. Walker State Park?

If it embodies his style of serving the public, oh what a park it will be.