Environment

Urban Reads: Concrete’s Climate Cost and Solutions?
Urban Reads

Concrete’s Climate Cost and Solutions?

All the city news you can use.

Conservationists Stonewalled By DNR Wolf, Bear Advisory Committees

Conservationists Stonewalled By DNR Wolf, Bear Advisory Committees

Hunters dominate DNR committees, conservationists say, and oppose every proposal.

State Could Face Electric Shortfalls This Winter

State Could Face Electric Shortfalls This Winter

Wisconsin, other parts of Midwest could face issue, energy watchdogs warn.

Local Company Agrees to $1.6 Million Pollution Settlement

Local Company Agrees to $1.6 Million Pollution Settlement

Container Life Cycle Management agrees to payout and reforms with state and EPA.

State Regulators Allow Leased Solar Panels In Significant Ruling

State Regulators Allow Leased Solar Panels In Significant Ruling

But ruling, say regulators, is a one-off and doesn't help City of Milwaukee and others' issues.

Your Right to Know: Group Sues As Prehn Won’t Comply With Records Request
Your Right to Know

Group Sues As Prehn Won’t Comply With Records Request

Prehn has refused to step down from DNR board.

The Snowy Owls Are Back

The Snowy Owls Are Back

Making annual southern migration, Bubo scandiacus spotted in three counties in state.

Op Ed: New Programs Help Pay for Energy Efficiency
Op Ed

New Programs Help Pay for Energy Efficiency

And energy assistance. How to get funding from state and federal programs.

Turkeys Living Good In Wisconsin

Turkeys Living Good In Wisconsin

Huge growth of wild turkeys in Wisconsin with many in cities, suburbs.

Frac Sand Mining Rebounds in Wisconsin

Frac Sand Mining Rebounds in Wisconsin

Industry in decline in state since 2020, but one company now sees soaring sales.

DNR Secretary Preston Cole Retiring

DNR Secretary Preston Cole Retiring

Cole rose through ranks of Milwaukee's Department of Public Works before taking state job.

Residents Express Outrage At Hearing Over Plan To Hike Electric Rates 13%

Residents Express Outrage At Hearing Over Plan To Hike Electric Rates 13%

We Energies proposal would increase average bill by $14 per month, more than twice original proposal.