Environment
Why Wisconsin Resists Clean Energy
State lags the Midwest in renewable energy, yet suddenly making great progress.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
DNR Wastewater Permit Backlog Still a Problem
One year after critical audit DNR still slow to review potential municipal, industrial and agricultural pollution.
Aug 24th, 2018 by Rich Kremer
State Has 75,000 Clean Energy Jobs
All 72 counties have clean energy jobs, report shows.
Aug 17th, 2018 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Could Foxconn Increase Downstream Flooding?
Illinois officials fear Foxconn development will worsen Des Plaines River flooding.
Aug 8th, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContext
Experts Predict Growth in Electric Cars
Speakers at Milwaukee forum say charging stations are biggest issue, which VW settlement will fund.
Aug 2nd, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach
Clean Wisconsin Sues EPA Over Smog Rules
Advocacy group says federal government too lax on smog in state’s “non-attainment” areas.
Aug 2nd, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Solar Group Buys On The Rise
North Woods area embracing cheaper renewable energy.
Jul 25th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA Seeks Ideas for Great Lakes Cleanup
Agency, experts agree solutions may take many years.
Jul 23rd, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio
New EPA Head Worse Than Pruitt
Wheeler will continue Trump’s war on outdoors, but with more efficiency, less baggage.
Jul 19th, 2018 by Spencer Black
Foxconn Will Be Major Source of Pollution
A scientist analyses the impact of the mega-plant.
Jul 9th, 2018 by David H. Petering
Why State’s Lakes Are in Decline
Long list of Walker policy changes has led to polluted streams and lakes.
Jul 7th, 2018 by Spencer Black
The Return of the Elk
How Wisconsin, Michigan have reintroduced and started hunting seasons for elk.
Jun 24th, 2018 by Carin Tunney
