Environment

Urban Reads: Is the Rush to Electric Vehicles a Mistake?
Urban Reads

Is the Rush to Electric Vehicles a Mistake?

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More State Businesses Embrace Sustainable Practices

More State Businesses Embrace Sustainable Practices

Since pandemic more efforts to cut waste, water consumption, greenhouse gas emissions.

DNR Will Again Attempt To Draft PFAS Groundwater Standards

DNR Will Again Attempt To Draft PFAS Groundwater Standards

DNR board approved drinking and surface water standards in February, but failed to pass limits for groundwater.

Wisconsin Public Service Plans $451 Million Solar and Battery Project

Wisconsin Public Service Plans $451 Million Solar and Battery Project

850,000 solar panels part of WEC Energy Group's $5.4 billion spending on green energy.

Climate Change Causes Swings in Lake Michigan Water Level

Climate Change Causes Swings in Lake Michigan Water Level

Expert panel predicts warmer, wetter lake; study says 17 inches higher by 2050.

Will PSC Allow Third Party Financing Of Solar Projects?

Will PSC Allow Third Party Financing Of Solar Projects?

State oversight body allowed one project. Solar advocates push for general approval.

Urban Reads: Concrete’s Climate Cost and Solutions?
Urban Reads

Concrete’s Climate Cost and Solutions?

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Conservationists Stonewalled By DNR Wolf, Bear Advisory Committees

Conservationists Stonewalled By DNR Wolf, Bear Advisory Committees

Hunters dominate DNR committees, conservationists say, and oppose every proposal.

State Could Face Electric Shortfalls This Winter

State Could Face Electric Shortfalls This Winter

Wisconsin, other parts of Midwest could face issue, energy watchdogs warn.

Local Company Agrees to $1.6 Million Pollution Settlement

Local Company Agrees to $1.6 Million Pollution Settlement

Container Life Cycle Management agrees to payout and reforms with state and EPA.

State Regulators Allow Leased Solar Panels In Significant Ruling

State Regulators Allow Leased Solar Panels In Significant Ruling

But ruling, say regulators, is a one-off and doesn't help City of Milwaukee and others' issues.

Your Right to Know: Group Sues As Prehn Won’t Comply With Records Request
Your Right to Know

Group Sues As Prehn Won’t Comply With Records Request

Prehn has refused to step down from DNR board.