Environment

State Can’t Regulate We Energies $100 Million Project for Microsoft

State Can’t Regulate We Energies $100 Million Project for Microsoft

Critics blame Foxconn law's loopholes, call for legislative fix. 'It's outrageous.'

Mequon Water Utility Expands to River Hills

Mequon Water Utility Expands to River Hills

Mequon now serves three other suburbs, including two in Milwaukee County.

After Waukesha, Will Other Communities Seek Great Lakes Water?

After Waukesha, Will Other Communities Seek Great Lakes Water?

City spent nearly a decade pursuing diversion, which was eventually reduced by Great Lakes governors.

MKE County: Parks Restoring Wildlife Habitat in Little Menomonee River Parkway
MKE County

Parks Restoring Wildlife Habitat in Little Menomonee River Parkway

$3 milllion grant from DNR will fund another restoration in Milwaukee Estuary.

MKE County: Supervisors Support ‘Rights of Nature’ Policy
MKE County

Supervisors Support ‘Rights of Nature’ Policy

Committee approves it. Full board could become first in state to endorse the movement.

Car Crashes A Leading Cause of Death For State’s Elk

Car Crashes A Leading Cause of Death For State’s Elk

Once gone from Wisconsin, there are now 515 elk in state, and the number is growing.

Despite Spring Surge, Great Lakes Water Levels Held Steady This Summer

Despite Spring Surge, Great Lakes Water Levels Held Steady This Summer

Water levels held unusually steady this summer when they would normally climb.

MKE County: DNR Funding New Beach for South Shore Park
MKE County

DNR Funding New Beach for South Shore Park

New South Shore Beach could be constructed in 2024.

PFAS Impact on Wildlife Draws Increased Scrutiny

PFAS Impact on Wildlife Draws Increased Scrutiny

From eagles to mussels, how do forever chemicals affect animals, scientists seek to learn.

Heat Wave Could Tax Midwest’s Electric Grid

Heat Wave Could Tax Midwest’s Electric Grid

Wisconsin utilities, regulators say state's grid can handle this week's high temperatures.

Eau Claire Sues PFAS Manufacturers

Eau Claire Sues PFAS Manufacturers

Lawsuit demands makers of 'forever' chemicals pay for cleanup of city wells and groundwater.

We Energies Could Delay Shutting Down Coal Plants

We Energies Could Delay Shutting Down Coal Plants

Had planned shutdown of Oak Creeks unit in 2024 and 2025. Now not sure.