Environment
Walker Signs Koch-Backed Anti-Regulation Law
State agencies now have less power to protect environment, consumer rights, public health.
Aug 11th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWill Stepp Join U.S. EPA Wrecking Crew?
Her radical reshaping of state DNR may make her the perfect candidate.
Aug 10th, 2017 by James RowenInner City Community Garden Expands
“We Got This” youth group acquires Borchert Field lots, will add fruit trees.
Aug 8th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceFoxconn Could Be Environmental Disaster
Marginal jobs for enormous tax subsidies, plus air and water pollution.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Ron LegroPlague of Floods Caused by Climate Change
Dozens of 100-year floods in 30 years, roads keep getting washed out.
Jul 27th, 2017 by James RowenClimate Change Means More Algae
Warmer water in Lake Michigan, other Great Lakes, will grow more algae.
Jul 17th, 2017 by Jack NissenWill Climate Change Impact Lake Michigan?
Average temperatures could increase by 11 degrees.
Jul 13th, 2017 by Jack Nissen and Karen Hopper UsherWho Wins From Global Warming?
Wisconsin wins; Florida, Texas, southern states big losers.
Jul 12th, 2017 by Bruce ThompsonThird Party Solar Deals Growing
Helps finance solar panels, despite legal uncertainty in Wisconsin.
Jul 3rd, 2017 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News NetworkDon’t Give Away Acres of State Park
State allowing for-profit golf course to take over public land on Lake Michigan.
Jun 29th, 2017 by James RowenFish Farm Regulations Reduced
Walker signs bill big business lobbied for and environmentalists opposed.
Jun 27th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignGreat Lakes Tsunamis Coming?
Global warming will cause more storms; experts seek warning system.
Jun 25th, 2017 by Jack Nissen