Environment
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Great Lakes Compact Council Passes Changes
Dec 7th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding
But region’s mayors, native tribes, call for more input on water withdrawals.
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MKE County
Fight for Sanctuary Woods Continues
Dec 6th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Wauwatosa officials seem to favor saving woods, but county officials have failed to act.
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Stinkbugs Invading State, County
Nov 29th, 2018 by PJ Liesch
Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs, invasive Asian species, can damage crops, stink up buildings.
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Op Ed
Judge Extends Deadline on Foxconn Case
Nov 28th, 2018 by James Rowen
Company’s proposed diversion of Lake Michigan water is illegal, environmental groups charge.
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Climate Report Sees Trouble for Farmers
Nov 28th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding
Higher temperatures, more frequent, intense rains could reduce agricultural production in Midwest.
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Great Lakes Echo
State’s Dead Deer Help Detect Disease
Nov 23rd, 2018 by Kaley Fech
Data from Wisconsin’s deer used for early detection of Chronic Wasting Disease.
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Eyes on Milwaukee
Disconnect Your Downspouts, Get $100
Nov 15th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City program affecting 54,000 homes part of plan to prevent Deep Tunnel overflows.
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Eyes on Milwaukee
The Little Windmill That Could
Nov 1st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor celebrates city's only wind turbine; 1 million kilowatt hours of power earned $53,000
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Great Lakes Echo
Milwaukee Is Great Lakes’ Greenest City
Oct 31st, 2018 by Tomia Boyd
City ranks higher than any other in the region, new analysis finds.
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Race for Governor
Evers Questions Foxconn Air Quality
Oct 29th, 2018 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek
Democrat says permits should be revisited, Walker says no need for this.
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Candidates Not Stressing Climate Change
Oct 26th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding
As scientists warn of consequences, what do Walker, Evers, Baldwin, Vukmir say?
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Campaign Cash
GOP Donor Gets No Fine for Polluting
Oct 12th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
No fine from DNR, citing “emergency" for sand mine owner Hi-Crush Proppants, a $340,000 donor.
