Environment
Smaller Zero-Energy Homes Program Moving Forward
Council backs 25 grants of $40,000 for zero-energy homes.
Dec 10th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New Regulations Aim To Protect Rare Bats From Wind Turbines
Wind turbines are estimated to kill approximately 400,000 annually in the Midwest.
Dec 6th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Study Says State Wetlands At Risk
But Wisconsin's 6.1 million acres have more protections than many states.
Dec 4th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sun Badger Solar Customers Won’t Get Refund for Unfinished Projects
Company in receivership after alleged $500,000 embezzlement by former employee.
Dec 3rd, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Transportation Emissions Increase in 14 States
All the city news you can use.
Nov 23rd, 2024 by Jeff Wood
Do You Believe in Beavers?
Study finds return of beaver dams to Milwaukee watershed could add $3.3 billion worth of stormwater storage.
Nov 18th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Microsoft’s Wisconsin Data Center Will Rely On Diesel Backup Power
Generators expected to annually emit approximately 100 tons of nitrogen oxide.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Could Lose Out As Trump Targets Clean Energy Policies
Trump poised to kill Biden program that promised $4 billion to Wisconsin by 2030.
Nov 10th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rate Increases Approved for We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service
Consumer advocate calls rate case 'huge missed opportunity to address the affordability crisis.'
Nov 8th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
The DNR Has Been Without A Leader For One Year
Gov. Evers has yet to appoint a replacement for Adam Payne. Power struggle with Legislature a factor.
Nov 1st, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Approves 12 Stewardship Projects After Court Blocked Legislative Interference
Including one in Milwaukee. Supreme Court ruled legislative vetoes by Legislature's finance committee violated separation of powers.
Oct 25th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Experienced 250 More Wildfires Than Usual in 2024
Drought conditions continue to worsen across Wisconsin.
Oct 24th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
