Environment
Senate Republicans Fire Four Evers Appointees
GOP boots one from DNR board, three from UW Health board.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Republican Proposal Moves Forward PFAS Standards
But Democrats, DNR sought different path for forever-chemical regulation.
Feb 19th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Great Lakes Ice Cover Melts To Record Low For Mid-February
Researchers recorded lowest ice cover on Great Lakes since records began in 1973
Feb 17th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Passes Bill That Would Limit Transmission Line Competition
Proposal was the most lobbied on issue in 2023.
Feb 16th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies Plans $1.2 Billion Shift From Coal To Natural Gas In Oak Creek
But environmental groups argue the plan gets in the way of clean energy, climate goals
Feb 15th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Do We Care About The Sturgeon?
How reintroducing sturgeon to the Milwaukee River connects all of us. Third story in series.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Michael Timm
New Solar Arrays Will Help Milwaukee Hit 25% Renewable Energy Goal
Arrays near airport help city meet 2025 goal, but alders want tougher rules for We Energies.
Feb 14th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Here Come the Cicadas
For first time since Thomas Jefferson was president, two rare broods of cicadas will emerge at same time. It could get loud.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Stop Wisconsin’s Participation In UN’s Agenda 2030
The DNR's Green Tier program helps participants improve their environmental performance
Feb 9th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Do You Calculate a Project’s Climate Impact?
County government has developed a formula to evaluate that for infrastructure projects.
Feb 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Republicans Again Deny Funds for Stewardship Project
Joint Finance Committee nixes $1 million request for public boat launch in Ashland.
Feb 6th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Officials, Climate Advocates Praise Clean Energy Projects
Biden's $2.55 billion Clean Energy Plan funding projects in Wisconsin.
Feb 6th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
