Environment
Jennifer Gonda On the Hot Seat
New Water Works director opposed by some aldermen, and faces tough lead pipes issue.
May 4th, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
Water Bill Violates Constitution
Big Ag could pump water — forever — from high-capacity wells.
Apr 30th, 2017 by State Sen. Mark Miller
Bill Goes Easy on Business Polluters
And manufacturers donate to legislators pushing the proposal.
Apr 29th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Save the Sanctuary Woods
Precious nature reserve on County Grounds in Tosa could be destroyed.
Apr 27th, 2017 by Jonathan H. Rupprecht
4,000 Volunteers Clean Up River
MKE Riverkeeper’s annual cleanup removes 70,000 pounds of trash.
Apr 27th, 2017 by Camille Paul, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Walker’s Policies Hurting Small Farms
High capacity wells help Big Agriculture, hurt small farms, environment.
Apr 17th, 2017 by James Rowen
Trump Could Save the Great Lakes
Instead of cutting funding, he could address invasive species.
Apr 15th, 2017 by John Torinus
Milwaukee Joins March for Science
April 22 march planned in 294 cities, many in Great Lakes region.
Apr 14th, 2017 by Chao Yan
Schimel Gives Amnesty to Big Polluter
3M, a big Walker donor, gets no financial penalty for repeatedly polluting.
Apr 6th, 2017 by James Rowen
Why Sunrun Chose Wisconsin
First midwest state for company; high We Energies rates make solar more attractive.
Apr 4th, 2017 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
Farm Bureau Has Capitol Clout
Spends $3 million on lobbying alone, gets policies hurting environment.
Apr 4th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Trump’s Energy Order Will Hurt State
Will harm environment, forego $55 million savings from energy efficiency.
Apr 4th, 2017 by Mark Redsten
