Environment
The Environmental Mayor Holds Forth
Barrett keeps pushing for green solutions despite opposing political winds.
Mar 9th, 2017 by Matt MussaThe Un-Greening of Wisconsin
Walker policies help political donors, hurt environment. Trump could pile on.
Mar 8th, 2017 by James RowenBiogas Producers Face Barriers
State has 38 biodigesters, but many have problems getting gas to the market.
Mar 6th, 2017 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News NetworkState PSC Doesn’t Listen to Citizens
Concerns about the environment, about transmission lines, get ignored.
Mar 5th, 2017 by State Rep. Dave ConsidineMore Biking Fights Climate Change
3% increase would save 33 million tons of carbon dioxide per year.
Mar 3rd, 2017 by Dave CieslewiczBig Ag Wants High Capacity Wells
$152,000 campaign donations, $183,000 lobbying by potato, vegetable growers.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Matt RothschildTracking Great Lakes’ Plastic Pollution
Lake Michigan has the biggest problem. New technique measures, tracks it.
Feb 27th, 2017 by Abigail HeathWalker Should Emulate Kasich On Energy
Wisconsin should do more to embrace alternative energy as economic tool.
Feb 16th, 2017 by Josh ZepnickMega Farms Are Big Political Donors
And their high capacity wells are draining rivers and lakes in state.
Feb 15th, 2017 by Matt RothschildWisconsin Leads in Climate Change Study
Even as state agencies censor the issue, UW is national leader in its research.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News NetworkState Plans For Climate Change
Even as DNR backs away, Emergency Management releases climate change strategy.
Jan 25th, 2017 by Rob MooreGlobal Warming Hits Great Lakes Forests
Warmer weather, more drought will impact ecosystem, huge forestry industry.
Jan 22nd, 2017 by Marie Orttenburger