Environment

Advocates Push for City-Owned Public Utility

Advocates Push for City-Owned Public Utility

Replacing We Energies would lead to lower rates and fewer power outages, they declare.

EPA Proposal On Carbon Pollution Could Affect State’s Utilities

EPA Proposal On Carbon Pollution Could Affect State’s Utilities

We Energies facility in Oak Creek would need to cut emissions by 90%.

What’s That Orange Barrier in the Milwaukee River?

What’s That Orange Barrier in the Milwaukee River?

We Energies' project to dredge river bottom is part of much larger cleanup effort.

Evers Signs Bill To Expand Watershed Protection

Evers Signs Bill To Expand Watershed Protection

Bipartisan bill expands lake and river protection grants.

Evers Makes 3 Appointments to DNR Board

Evers Makes 3 Appointments to DNR Board

All members of Natural Resources Board now appointed by Democratic governor.

DNR Leader Says State Budget Needs More Money For Clean Water

DNR Leader Says State Budget Needs More Money For Clean Water

Republican-controlled Legislature will determine funding, with some members indicating support.

Wisconsin’s Largest Conservation Project Stuck in Limbo

Wisconsin’s Largest Conservation Project Stuck in Limbo

Republicans have blocked access to $4 million to finance $15.5 million project.

State Has Planted 22 Million New Trees

State Has Planted 22 Million New Trees

Wisconsin nearly one-third of way to Gov. Evers goal of 75 million trees planted.

Op Ed: City, State Have Rare Chance to Address Climate Change
Op Ed

City, State Have Rare Chance to Address Climate Change

Billions in federal aid flowing to Wisconsin. Citizen input could guide how funds spent.

MKE County: Board Moves to Rank Infrastructure Projects For Climate Change
MKE County

Board Moves to Rank Infrastructure Projects For Climate Change

Unanimous vote backs creation of climate criteria to rank funding of future county projects.

Assembly Bills Block Government From Curbing Fossil Fuel Use

Assembly Bills Block Government From Curbing Fossil Fuel Use

Republican party line vote bans actions by state agencies or local governments.

Legislative Committee Rejects Funds for State’s Largest Land Conservation Plan

Legislative Committee Rejects Funds for State’s Largest Land Conservation Plan

Republicans spike proposal to preserve 70,000 acres of forest in northern Wisconsin.