Environment
Milwaukee Is First County To Recognize ‘Rights of Nature”
County Executive Crowley signs resolution, backed by Native American tribes.
Oct 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Wauwatosa Might Mow Down One Resident’s Front-Yard Garden
In a world of well-mowed grass, municipal codes and natural planting are often in conflict.
Oct 26th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Could Take Years to Build New Recycling Facility
But curbside recycling continues while fire-damaged facility is shuttered.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Secretary Payne Resigns After Just 10 Months
Cites personal reasons as agency faces debates over wolf management, PFAS pollution.
Oct 24th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
How Teens Students Helped Southside Community Garden Bloom
'I learned that even a little area can make a difference in our community.'
Oct 22nd, 2023 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Cleanup Of Polluted Great Lakes Sites Reverses Housing Price Declines
Federal recognition of polluted sites depressed values, now federal funds are reversing effect, cleaning water.
Oct 19th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
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
