Environment
Regulators Approve Plans for State’s Largest Renewable Energy Plant
Project will meet energy needs for 25% of Dane County's 240,000 households. Some neighbors oppose the plant.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bald Eagles Now Reside In Milwaukee
Pair of eagles have nest in county park. Bald eagles now found in all 72 counties in state.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
Highly Contagious Bird Flu Detected in County
First discovered in Jefferson County, has spread to variety of birds in Milwaukee and other counties.
Apr 3rd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Experts Say Wisconsin Unprepared for Electric Vehicles
Federal funds available for charging infrastructure, but first state needs utility law reform.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Board Says Send In The Goats
In perhaps his last act as a supervisor, Jason Haas secures funding for a county goats program.
Mar 31st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
La Crosse Finds Path to Solar Savings
Evades state law on third party ownership by signing energy savings contract with Johnson Controls.
Mar 30th, 2022 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
Marquette Will Divest From Fossil Fuels
After student referendum calls for this, MU Board of Trustees prohibits such investments by endowment.
Mar 28th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Peshtigo Residents Seek Superfund Designation for PFAS Pollution
Residents send petition to EPA after two of six city wells shut down for high PFAS levels.
Mar 25th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
How To See The Aurora Borealis From Wisconsin
Astronomy Magazine editor reveals how to see northern lights from Badger state.
Mar 24th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Dangerous McKinley Beach Can Be Fixed
Parks committee reviews preliminary solutions, with price tag ranging from $250,000 to $4.9 million
Mar 23rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Drilling For Gold in Wisconsin
Canadian company plans exploratory drilling in northern national forest with 4-million-ton deposit of gold and copper.
Mar 21st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Regulators Approve $433M Sale of Solar Plant
Three utility companies purchase 200 megawatt solar farm, enough to power 60,000 homes.
Mar 18th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
