Environment
10 Ways to Make City More Sustainable
Climate change task force plan offers 'big ideas' to make Milwaukee more sustainable and equitable.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneWould Michels Break Up Wisconsin DNR?
GOP canddidate for governor says he'd consider this. Other Republicans have tried and failed.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Big Green Benefits of Protected Bike Lane Networks
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Oct 30th, 2022 by Jeff WoodSecretary of Labor Tours Milwaukee Wind Turbine Manufacturer
Ingeteam expects to grow Milwaukee operation as part of recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act.
Oct 27th, 2022 by Sophie BolichHow State Can Achieve 100% Clean Energy
Report pushes for zero carbon emissions by 2050 with switch to electric cars, electric heat.
Oct 26th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerDNR Unveils Wisconsin PFAS Contamination Map
New site shows a number of contaminated Milwaukee sites.
Oct 19th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerState Begins Collecting Environmentally-Damaging Firefighting Foam
Contractor aims to collect at least 25,000 gallons of PFAS-laden foam.
Oct 18th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerClean Energy Jobs Rebound After Pandemic Losses
But like other industries, jobs still lower than pre-pandemic levels.
Oct 14th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Air Quality Doesn’t Meet National Standard
Issue is most significant in Milwaukee and other lakefront communities.
Oct 13th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioDespite Voter Concern, Climate Change Largely Absent From U.S. Senate Race
Polls show voters are concerned, but not enough that strategists believe it will impact turnout.
Oct 12th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Joins Multi-State Pact In Bid for Hydrogen Funding
Wisconsin joins MN, ND and MT in creating "hub" that hopes to land part of $8 billion in federal clean energy funding.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublican-Controlled Legislature Has Hindered Environmental Protection
Conservation group releases report claims politics have trumped environment since 2011.
Sep 30th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio