Environment
WEC Will Retire Half of Oak Creek Power Plant
1,800 megawatt plant will be replaced with clean energy, natural gas.
Nov 6th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
When Leaves Fall, Fire Danger Rises
Dry Seasonal Conditions Lead To Increased Fire Risk
Nov 6th, 2020 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Trump Has Weakened 125 Environmental Rules
Many have been wiped out entirely, analysis finds. 40 more rollbacks planned.
Nov 1st, 2020 by James Rowen
Wisconsin Air Is Getting Cleaner
Nearly 20 years of steady reductions in harmful air pollutants.
Oct 27th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
DNR Faces Biggest Pollution Case Ever
PFAS pollution in Marinette area requires largest, most complex cleanup in state history.
Oct 25th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Climate Change Effects Already Harming Wisconsin
Increased flooding poses the risk of contaminating drinking water systems.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
City, MMSD Advance 40-Million Gallon Stormwater Plan
Improvements would prevent flooding in Capitol Dr. neighborhood and add parkland.
Oct 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Save the County Grounds. Again
Company wants to buy portion of conservancy area. Will County Board protect the land?
Oct 20th, 2020 by Barb Agnew
City-County Planning Public Trail Improvements Along Lincoln Creek
Plan targets neighborhoods with racial, health and public access disparities.
Oct 16th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Brady Street Parking Lot Goes Permeable
No more runoff into the sewer system. A look at the Lower East Side's best parking deal
Oct 16th, 2020 by Michael Horne
Coal Must Go
The Governor’s Climate Task Force must stand up to utility executives.
Oct 15th, 2020 by Susan Modder
City-County Climate Equity Goals Are Big
Preliminary report calls for comprehensive plan, 45% cut in emissions by 2030, 100% by 2050.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
