Environment
Controversial 2021 Wolf Hunt Caused 14% Population Drop
DNR says population is stable, but now below 1,000.
Sep 30th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Texts Released, DNR Board Member Publicly Calls For Prehn To Resign
Walker appointee with expired term has refused to leave board, which texts reveal is politically motivated.
Sep 29th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Building Network of Fast-Charging Electric Vehicle Stations
85% of state highways would be within 25 miles of charger. Supply chain issues remain a hurdle.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Judge Says Enbridge Pipeline Trespasses on Tribal Lands
But judge doesn't order pipeline shut down, despite unjustly enriching company on Bad River tribal lands.
Sep 8th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Solar Panels Make Money for State Farmers
Partnerships between dairy farms and energy companies are increasing.
Sep 7th, 2022 by Jana Rose Schleis, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s PFAS-Polluted Towns Hail EPA Proposal
Decision to list chemicals as hazardous substances could strengthen EPA’s response.
Aug 27th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Project Brings Teachers to Panama Rainforest
Research project trains teachers, enriches classroom curriculum.
Aug 26th, 2022 by Katie Riordan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Nonprofit Helps Homes Get Air Conditioned
36,500 Milwaukee homes lacked AC in 2019, mostly in low-income neighborhoods.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Samantha McCabe
Conservationists Seek to Restore State’s Bird Habitat
Goal is to restore nearly 300,000 acres to nurture at least 10 marsh bird species.
Aug 22nd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State PFAS Council Releases Progress Report
State making progress on PFAS remediation, but political barriers remain.
Aug 19th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Harbor Commission Approves Massive Cleanup Facility
New 42-acre, MMSD facility on lake could store 1.9 million cubic yards of sediment
Aug 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Isn’t Ready For Extreme Heat
Climate change study projects rising temperatures that cities and towns in state aren’t built to withstand.
Aug 17th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public Radio
