Environment
Crandon Mine’s Defeat Changed The State
20 years ago a coalition of tribal and environmental advocates had surprising victory over mining companies.
Oct 18th, 2023 by Al Gedicks
City Seeks 20% Cut in Energy Costs for 106 Buildings
And 45% emissions reduction. Seeking contractor, federal funding to meet climate goals.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Says Bottled Water Companies Aren’t Required to Test For PFAS
Not required in Wisconsin by state or federal rules, but some companies do it voluntarily.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Should We Energies Get Another Rate Hike?
Last year residents saw nearly 11% increase. PSC hears from opponents.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Senators Introduce Protectionist Transmission Line Bill
Proposal would make it difficult for competitors to ATC to enter market.
Oct 13th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Increasing Number of Wisconsin Kids Skipping Immunizations
Use of personal conviction waivers has increased, particularly in rural and small school districts.
Oct 13th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Wins $275 Million Grant To Fund Massive Waterway Cleanup
Generational effort will see Milwaukee waterways lose their "area of concern" designation.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Celebrates 5 Asphalt-To-Green Space Transformations
Leaders hold green ribbon cutting at Riley Dual Language Montessori School.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Sierra Club Finds We Energies Behind On Clean Energy
Report gives We Energies a 'D'; other utilities in state ranked higher.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Wins $12 Million Federal Tree Grant
City, county, MPS will use funding to improve tree canopy in low-income areas.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee, 6 Other Counties Fall Short of Federal Air Quality Standards
New DNR report shows 7 counties fail to meet 2015 EPA ozone standards. All 7 are near Lake Michigan.
Oct 5th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Biggest Battery Energy Storage System Planned
$450 million northwest side facility part of shift to renewable energy.
Oct 4th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
