Environment
Study Finds Algal Blooms Grow in Cold
Study of state's lakes finds growth when water temperature below 59 degrees.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Hide Details on Stewardship Fund
Legislators reduce project grant without revealing who objected or what exactly is funded.
Feb 18th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
State Expects $25 Million Federal EPA Funds for PFAS Cleanup
$5 billion from bipartisan infrastructure law will address toxic impact of 'forever chemicals.'
Feb 18th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Budget Spends Millions on Clean Energy
$14 million price tag includes funding for clean energy job training and reemployment.
Feb 8th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Utilities Investing in Battery Storage
Facilitating storage of solar, wind energy. We Energies valley plant testing battery system.
Feb 3rd, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Study Finds Densest City Areas 10 Degrees Hotter in Summer
Fewer trees and green spaces, more asphalt, concrete make heart of Milwaukee hotter.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Animal Advocates Criticize Zoo’s Elephant Facility
National group says Milwaukee zoo way too small, 'a prison' for its elephants
Jan 30th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
State’s Cornfields Could Be Solar Stars
100 times more energy planting solar farms rather than corn for ethanol, report finds.
Jan 28th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
DNR Avoids Drama With New Secretary, New Board
Wednesday's meeting was first without expired members who had refused to resign.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
DNR Seeking Feedback On New Wolf Management Plan
Draft proposal would change focus from statewide population focus to six hunting zones.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Wants $100 Million For PFAS, Will Republicans Back Proposal?
Residents with polluted water want solutions, but have waited years.
Jan 26th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Extreme Weather Threatens Power Supply, Could Leave Customers In The Cold
We Energies' request for customers to turn down thermostats on frigid day could become recurring problem.
Jan 20th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
