Environment
Great Lakes Winter Ice Cover Lowest in 50 Years
Average ice cover 4.3% and 4.4% for Lake Michigan, NOAA analysis finds.
May 22nd, 2024 by Kyle Davidson, Wisconsin Examiner
Groundwork Milwaukee Shutting Down?
17-year-old nonprofit helped create and maintain 100 community gardens in city.
May 21st, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Climate Change Threatens Milwaukee’s Coastline
New report documents big changes, multiple threats to miles of valuable coastline.
May 15th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Emerald Ash Borer Decimating Wisconsin Trees
In 21 counties more than 90% of the ash trees have been killed.
May 11th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Want Higher Fines for Illegal Dumping
Current fine is $200. Dumping costing Parks approximately $14,000 a year to clean up.
May 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Legislators Agree on Opioid Plan, Still Withhold PFAS, Hospital Funds
Standoff between Republicans on Joint Finance Committee and Gov. Evers continues.
May 8th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Mount Pleasant Village President Dumps Private Waste on Public Land
Dave DeGroot skirts rules to help him and neighbors avoid hefty waste-hauling costs.
May 7th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Indigenous-Led Walk Honors Water
On 11-mile walk for the water, native wisdom connects environmental restoration and spiritual healing.
May 7th, 2024 by Michael Timm
3 Large Solar Farms Set to Come Online
PSC to vote on 3 utility projects in Wisconsin generating a combined 650 megawatts of electricity.
May 7th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wetter May, Warmer Summer in Wisconsin Predicted
Long-term warming since 1950 will continue, says State Climatology Office.
May 4th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Climate Justice in the Lincoln Creek Greenway
Activists and neighborhood residents seek to restore urban tributary.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Michael Timm
Evers Pledges State Will Plant 100 Million Trees by 2030
Governor announces plan as part of Earth Day celebration.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
