Environment
Do You Believe in Beavers?
Study finds return of beaver dams to Milwaukee watershed could add $3.3 billion worth of stormwater storage.
Nov 18th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Microsoft’s Wisconsin Data Center Will Rely On Diesel Backup Power
Generators expected to annually emit approximately 100 tons of nitrogen oxide.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Could Lose Out As Trump Targets Clean Energy Policies
Trump poised to kill Biden program that promised $4 billion to Wisconsin by 2030.
Nov 10th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rate Increases Approved for We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service
Consumer advocate calls rate case 'huge missed opportunity to address the affordability crisis.'
Nov 8th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
The DNR Has Been Without A Leader For One Year
Gov. Evers has yet to appoint a replacement for Adam Payne. Power struggle with Legislature a factor.
Nov 1st, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Approves 12 Stewardship Projects After Court Blocked Legislative Interference
Including one in Milwaukee. Supreme Court ruled legislative vetoes by Legislature's finance committee violated separation of powers.
Oct 25th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Experienced 250 More Wildfires Than Usual in 2024
Drought conditions continue to worsen across Wisconsin.
Oct 24th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Climate Change Isn’t a Priority For Voters in Presidential Election
In polls, climate change ranks near the bottom of list of concerns. But not for this group of voters.
Oct 21st, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Appoints Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer To DNR Board
After high-profile fight about appointee with expired term, Gov. Evers' appointees now control board.
Oct 20th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Adds More Than 2,200 ‘Clean Energy’ Jobs
Inflation Reduction Act caused surge says new report. State total tops 73,000.
Oct 17th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies Crews Helping Restore Power in Florida
Wisconsin Red Cross volunteers are also on the ground in Florida providing aid.
Oct 11th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Event Space Is About Sustainability
Two Birds Event Group will open Prairie Springs on Park, partnering with Urban Ecology Center.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
