Environment
Wildfire Smoke Forces Wisconsin Summer Camps Indoors
Children are particularly vulnerable to wildfire smoke, health experts say.
Aug 6th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why WI Republicans Attacked Canada
Reps Tom Tiffany and Glenn Grothman demand Canada ‘reverse’ the wildfires blowing smoke into Wisconsin. How?
Aug 5th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Trump Administration Cancels $75 Million in Climate Grants to Wisconsin
Including grant to make aging homes in Milwaukee more energy efficient.
Aug 5th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Appeals Court Rules Against DNR Board Holdout
Emails show Frederick Prehn was working with GOP legislators to stay in seat past appointment.
Aug 1st, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Gov. Evers Charges EPA Has Abandoned Science
Joins California Gov. Newsom, condemning end of greenhouse gas regulations.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Decline of Lake Michigan Whitefish
Fears the fish might disappear. Harvest down by nearly 90% since 1999.
Jul 23rd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Bald Eagle Saved by Unique Treatment
Eagle that nearly died is first to get a skin graft derived from North Atlantic cod.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Great Lakes Region Getting Hotter, Wetter
Report finds long-term temperature up by 3 degrees, precipitation up by 15%.
Jul 21st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Southern Wisconsin Seeing More Fireflies
Drought conditions have improved their habitat, entomology professor explains.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Stokes Political Dispute
As haze clears over Wisconsin, two of its federal lawmakers cast blame on Canada.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Environmental Groups, Community Advocates Push for PFAS Deal
Funding approved but stalled by clash between Gov. Evers and GOP legislators.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Trump to Close Agency That Investigated State’s Refinery Explosion
Plans to close Chemical Safety Board, which investigated explosion in Superior.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
