Environment
8-Lane I-94 Expansion Is Worst for Carbon Emissions
The 6-lane alternatives are far cleaner and safer, as state analysis shows.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Cassie Steiner, Cheryl Nenn and Terry Wiggins
Wisconsin Made Progress Toward Clean Energy in 2023
But needs to transition at faster rate to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Legislator Indicates Support For Wisconsin PFAS Ban
State Sen. Eric Wimberger says he would consider phaseout. Paper companies have concerns.
Dec 14th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Wins $414 Million For Wastewater, Stormwater Projects
84 communities will be improve aging sewer systems.
Dec 14th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Treegate Is Over, Milwaukee Will Pick Up Christmas Trees
"We hear you," says DPW after frustration aired by residents, council members.
Dec 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Business Will Haul Away Your Christmas Tree After City Bows Out
The City of Milwaukee won't collect your discarded tree, but Milwaukee Tree Pick Up will.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Construction Starts Next Year On Billion-Dollar Invasive Carp Barrier
Acoustic and electric barrier in Illinois river designed to keep invasive fish out of Great Lakes.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Could New Coggs Building Go Solar?
Two supervisors suggest new Human Services building should include solar power generation.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
PFAS Cleanup of State Drinking Water Would Cost $208 Million
New report by conservation group estimates cost, urges legislative action.
Dec 4th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Would Strip Conservation Tax Credits From Farmers With Solar Installations
GOP proposal aim to close "loophole."
Nov 30th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Studies Find Methods for Removing Carbon Dioxide Won’t Meet Climate Goals
UW researchers say current technologies only remove 0.1 percent of global emissions.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Legislators Push Bills to Double State’s EV Charging Stations
Using federal funds and exempting charging stations from being regulated as utilities.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
