Environment
MMSD Commission Approves Audit of Sewerage District Contractor
It promises independent committee without conflicts of interest will manage audit.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
AI-Powered Cameras Now Watch for Wildfires in Wisconsin
Xcel Energy has 8 cameras each monitoring 70 miles of land across northeast Wisconsin.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Courtney Everett, Wisconsin Public Radio
Private Property Signs Bar Walking Along Lake in Ozaukee County
Property owner who helped put up signs north of nature reserve complains of abuse.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sewerage Commission Considering Audit of Veolia
Common Ground will support audit if independent and released before new contract approved.
Jun 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Tyco, Johnson Controls Agree to $10 Million PFAS Settlement
Evers, Kaul hail it as one of most important environmental settlements in state history.
Jun 5th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Youth Appeal Dismissal Of Climate Rights Lawsuit
Teens and children ask higher court to revive challenge to state energy laws they call unconstitutional.
May 31st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
How to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Parking Lots
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May 30th, 2026 by Jeff Wood
Program Provides ‘Crash Course’ for Aspiring Arborists
Arborist Certified Pre-Apprenticeship fills a gap in Wisconsin's workforce pipeline.
May 27th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Supervisors Protest Transmission Project Over Utility Rate Hikes
Supervisors consider opposing new transmission line through parkway, then (mostly) relent.
May 27th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Microsoft Doesn’t Fear Review of Its Data Centers by Great Lakes Compact
Its data centers in Mount Pleasant projected to use 8.4 million gallons of water per year.
May 27th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050 for Wisconsin Farms Unlikely
Emissions rose by 20% over last two decades. New report says bold actions needed.
May 26th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
200 Acres Along Lake Superior Now Protected for Longest National Trail
National Park Service buys land for 4,800-mile scenic trail from North Dakota to Vermont.
May 25th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
