Environment
We Energies Embraces Solar Power
State moving away from coal -- but still has a long ways to go.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyCommon Council Strengthens Lead Standards
But Health Department leaders contend it doesn't really change how they operate.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceBill Repeals Nearly 300 Air Pollution Rules
Backed by WMC, oil, paper and manufacturing companies.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWalker Signs Lax Land Use Law
Makes it easier to sell substandard lots. Backed by big business, realtors, Koch group.
Nov 29th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignHow North Point Lighthouse Fights Pollution
Working with MMSD to reduce polluted runoff, keep the beach and lake clean.
Nov 27th, 2017 by Dave FidlinUWM Program Stocks Lakes With Sturgeon
School of Freshwater Sciences raises huge fish to repopulate Great Lakes.
Nov 24th, 2017 by Steven MaierCommittee Okays Waukesha Water Deal
Key council committee approves largest collaborative deal in region's history.
Nov 22nd, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneState’s Impaired Waters Jump by 20%
DNR adds another 240 waterways that are officially impaired, bringing total to 1,300.
Nov 17th, 2017 by James RowenNew GOP Pro-Mining Group Ran Attack Ads
Natural Resources Development Association did ads attacking mining opponents.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignBill Would Let Utilities Destroy Wetlands
They donated $1.9 million to politicians, want bill letting them take over wetlands.
Nov 8th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignNorth Side Muslims Embrace Solar Power
Dawah Islamic Center part of a movement promoted by the Wisconsin Green Muslims.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Kari Lydersen and Yana Kunichoff, Energy News NetworkWhy Not Gov. Walker State Park?
If it embodies his style of serving the public, oh what a park it will be.
Oct 31st, 2017 by Paul Mamerow