Environment
Should State Use More Nuclear Power?
Federal, state officials say it may be needed for Wisconsin to meet climate change goals.
Apr 17th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Says Tyco Failing To Comply With Marinette PFAS Investigation
Johnson Controls subsidiary was already sued by state related to contamination. Company alleges pollution could come from other sources.
Apr 14th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Secretary Promises Review of How Agency Works With Local Governments
Potential changes coming as a result of Pelican River Forest mix-up.
Apr 14th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Registration Is Open For ‘No Mow May’
And if you act fast, you can get a free sign.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Wrings Extra $8,000 Out Of We Energies Deals
Supervisors, parks department gain more money for two utility easements.
Apr 11th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress Is Broken
Three-fourths of state citizens, the non-hunters, getting stonewalled by group.
Apr 8th, 2023 by Francisco J. Santiago-Ávila and Amy Mueller, Wisconsin Examiner
Policy Would Create Climate Lens for County Infrastructure Projects
Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson wants county to consider emissions goals when prioritizing infrastructure and maintenance projects.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
State Needs More Skilled Workers for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
WEDC report says state could become a global hub for electric vehicles, but it needs more workers.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Could Help ‘Innocent Purchasers’ Clean Up Contaminated Property
While previous bills have failed, backers offer new funding options that could pave the path forward.
Apr 6th, 2023 by Erin Gretzinger, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State’s Utilities Warn That Shutoff Moratorium Ends April 15
Advocates charge that energy shutoffs will hit low income, mostly minority households.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Volunteer Crane Spotters Wanted
Baraboo-based nonprofit needs help for annual midwest census of sandhill and whooping cranes.
Apr 2nd, 2023 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
New State Coalition Will Push Climate Goals
Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin seeks a carbon-free, environmentally just economy.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
