Environment
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
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
