Environment
County Executive Signs Zero Carbon Emissions Plan
Plan for county government carbon neutrality by 2050 was 4 years in the making.
Apr 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Air Quality Has Worsened in Milwaukee In Recent Years
Canadian wildfires and heat worsened contributed to more days with unhealthy air
Apr 25th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Lawmakers Discuss Pro-Nuclear Energy Bills
GOP bills would conduct nuclear siting study, convene nuclear conference in Madison
Apr 24th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
70 Partners in Wisconsin Form Coalition to Promote Climate Action
Announced on Earth Day, seeking community support, solutions to climate change.
Apr 23rd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Emission Plan Has $441 Million Price Tag
Cost to be spread over 25 years to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Why the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Matters
Bipartisan program has created wonderful recreational lands we enjoy.
Apr 20th, 2025 by State Sen. Jodi Habush Sinykin
Court Ruling In Its Favor Puts Wisconsin Conservation Program ‘On Life Support’
GOP lawmaker says court ruling that blocked pocket vetoes has reduced support for program.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin and Great Lakes Research Would Be Hurt By Federal NOAA Cuts
Proposed 25% cut would affect institutes, labs and programs in Wisconsin.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Sees Record Number of Wildfires This Year
Double the historical average this year; climate change, drought causing problem.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Take on Big Environmental Cases
Including cases related to large farms, PFAS pollution and environmental permits.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Layoffs Affect State Resources for Bird Flu
Wisconsin's latest case of avian flu found on poultry farm with some 40,000 birds.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rare Crayfish Species Spotted in Waukesha County
Prairie crayfish are native to endangered ecosystem of southeast Wisconsin.
Apr 5th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
