Environment
DNR Will Again Attempt To Draft PFAS Groundwater Standards
DNR board approved drinking and surface water standards in February, but failed to pass limits for groundwater.
Dec 15th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Public Service Plans $451 Million Solar and Battery Project
850,000 solar panels part of WEC Energy Group's $5.4 billion spending on green energy.
Dec 14th, 2022 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Climate Change Causes Swings in Lake Michigan Water Level
Expert panel predicts warmer, wetter lake; study says 17 inches higher by 2050.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will PSC Allow Third Party Financing Of Solar Projects?
State oversight body allowed one project. Solar advocates push for general approval.
Dec 12th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Concrete’s Climate Cost and Solutions?
All the city news you can use.
Dec 11th, 2022 by Jeff Wood
Conservationists Stonewalled By DNR Wolf, Bear Advisory Committees
Hunters dominate DNR committees, conservationists say, and oppose every proposal.
Dec 6th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
State Could Face Electric Shortfalls This Winter
Wisconsin, other parts of Midwest could face issue, energy watchdogs warn.
Dec 5th, 2022 by Robert Zullo, Wisconsin Examiner
Local Company Agrees to $1.6 Million Pollution Settlement
Container Life Cycle Management agrees to payout and reforms with state and EPA.
Dec 4th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
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.
Dec 2nd, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Group Sues As Prehn Won’t Comply With Records Request
Prehn has refused to step down from DNR board.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Adam Voskuil
The Snowy Owls Are Back
Making annual southern migration, Bubo scandiacus spotted in three counties in state.
Nov 28th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Programs Help Pay for Energy Efficiency
And energy assistance. How to get funding from state and federal programs.
Nov 28th, 2022 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
