Environment
Legislators Propose Tax Incentives to Attract German Company
Company would partner on Hayward plant turning wood pulp into aviation fuel.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioMining Company Says Drilling Finds Copper, Gold in Northwoods
But environmental expert warns finding is preliminary, a small sample.
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Solar Project Reduces County’s Carbon Footprint
County officials tour modest renewable energy investment as Trump administration attacks wind, solar.
Sep 19th, 2025 by Graham KilmerMicrosoft Data Centers Could Use 8.4 Million Gallons of Water Per Year
City of Racine releases data on projected water use following lawsuit.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioEnvironmental Groups Raise Alarms About Data Centers
They will require huge amounts of energy and state water.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerMonarch Butterflies Thrived in Wisconsin This Year
But local researcher says population still at risk for continued decline.
Sep 15th, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public RadioHow to Apply for Flood-Related Disaster Relief
President recently approved $29.8 million for individual assistance.
Sep 12th, 2025 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Wolf Population Stable at 1,200 According To New Estimate
Population is 'settling in' as prime territory fills up.
Sep 12th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioSupervisors Support Balloon Release Ban
Not just an environmental issue, balloons pose a second, more immediate risk.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Graham KilmerFive States Challenge Proposed $4.1 Billion Grid Investment in Wisconsin, 24 Midwest Projects
Wisconsin regulators oppose complaint, back reliability-focused spending plan.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioCaledonia Residents Speak Out Against Planned Data Center
We Energies would sell site for proposed 'Project Nova.'
Sep 11th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public RadioCan Nanobubbles Clean up Wisconsin’s Lakes?
Officials in Rome, WI using technology to eliminate toxic algae in three lakes.
Sep 10th, 2025 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio