Environment

New Solar Arrays Will Help Milwaukee Hit 25% Renewable Energy Goal

New Solar Arrays Will Help Milwaukee Hit 25% Renewable Energy Goal

Arrays near airport help city meet 2025 goal, but alders want tougher rules for We Energies.

Here Come the Cicadas

Here Come the Cicadas

For first time since Thomas Jefferson was president, two rare broods of cicadas will emerge at same time. It could get loud.

Bill Would Stop Wisconsin’s Participation In UN’s Agenda 2030

Bill Would Stop Wisconsin’s Participation In UN’s Agenda 2030

The DNR's Green Tier program helps participants improve their environmental performance

MKE County: How Do You Calculate a Project’s Climate Impact?
MKE County

How Do You Calculate a Project’s Climate Impact?

County government has developed a formula to evaluate that for infrastructure projects.

Republicans Again Deny Funds for Stewardship Project

Republicans Again Deny Funds for Stewardship Project

Joint Finance Committee nixes $1 million request for public boat launch in Ashland.

Milwaukee Officials, Climate Advocates Praise Clean Energy Projects

Milwaukee Officials, Climate Advocates Praise Clean Energy Projects

Biden's $2.55 billion Clean Energy Plan funding projects in Wisconsin.

Advocates Push State Pension Fund to Divest From Fossil Fuel Companies

Advocates Push State Pension Fund to Divest From Fossil Fuel Companies

Climate Safe Pensions Wisconsin running radio ads to build support.

A Fish Story: The Return of the Sturgeon
A Fish Story

The Return of the Sturgeon

Innovative, decades-long effort brings extirpated species back to the Milwaukee River. Second in a series.

MKE County: Urban Ecology Center Adding Trail Connection, Greenspace to Riverside Park
MKE County

Urban Ecology Center Adding Trail Connection, Greenspace to Riverside Park

Planned event hall development includes features designed for public access, recreation.

Republicans Fire Regulator Over Solar, Low-Income Assistance Decisions

Republicans Fire Regulator Over Solar, Low-Income Assistance Decisions

Tyler Huebner didn't follow the law say GOP senators. Democrats say move is purely partisan game.

A Fish Story: How the Kletzsch Fishway Was Created
A Fish Story

How the Kletzsch Fishway Was Created

And how it will change the Milwaukee River and its fish.

GOP Committee Votes to Toss Utility Commissioner Tyler Huebner

GOP Committee Votes to Toss Utility Commissioner Tyler Huebner

RENEW Wisconsin leader on PSC board since 2020, but never confirmed by Legislature.