Environment
Wisconsin Uses Millions of Tons of Salt
Polluting our land and water and increasing Lake Michigan's salinity. First story in a series.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Wisconsin Enthusiasts Will Drive a Thousand Miles for Solar Eclipse
Seeking 'earth-shatteringly gorgeous' views. Partial eclipse visible from Wisconsin.
Mar 25th, 2024 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Has $78 Million Federal Funds For EV Charging Stations
Evers signs two bills laying groundwork to use funds for network of charging stations.
Mar 20th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Dairyland Power Destroys Coal Plant
Detonated with explosives, it's the 7th coal plant decommissioned by utility in last decade.
Mar 20th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Expands State’s EV Charging Network
Legislature passes law allowing businesses to own and operate charging stations without being regulated as utilities.
Mar 13th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
New County Building Could Run on Solar Power
County planning 31,000 square feet in solar arrays to power new human services building.
Mar 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
PFAS Ban Wouldn’t Start Until 2028 Under New Bill
New legislation by western Wisconsin Democrats would ban products with added PFAS, offer alternative approach to spending state PFAS trust fund
Mar 1st, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislature Backs Bills for High-Speed EV Charging Stations
Near unanimous Assembly votes set state DOT up to create EV infrastructure program.
Feb 26th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Legislative Proposals Threaten Wisconsin’s Environmental and Economic Progress
Don't eliminate the DNR's Green Tier program argues John Imes.
Feb 23rd, 2024 by John Imes
Legislature Passes PFAS Bill, But Evers Likely To Veto It
$125 million is set aside in trust for addressing forever chemicals, but bill would limit DNR authority.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
FBI Investigating Wisconsin Solar Company For Fraud
FBI sought communications between Sun Badger officials, employees
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
AG Kaul Joins Coalition Attempting To Protect New Air-Quality Regulations
The litigation is focused on federal regulations that govern state plans to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
