Environment
2 Utilities Raising Rates for Clean Energy Transition
We Energies and WPS say proposed rate increases will pay for investment in renewables.
Apr 29th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor, Students Celebrate Arbor Day With Tree Planting
Mayor Johnson, DPW plant trees along 30th Street corridor with students from nearby schools.
Apr 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Can Milwaukee’s Waterways Be More Accessible?
Local organizations are trying to make recreation around waterways easier for everyone.
Apr 29th, 2022 by Alexandra Garner, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
6 Wisconsin Tribes Oppose Bill Scrapping Wolf Protections
Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson sponsor bill to lift federal wolf protections.
Apr 28th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
European Goldfinches Now Found in Southeast Wisconsin
Thousands of the small song birds may populate the region.
Apr 25th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Creates Office of Environmental Justice
Office to ensure climate change doesn’t disproportionately harm low-income and minority communities.
Apr 24th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Marinette PFAS Cleanup Could Begin This Summer
PFAS polluters Johnson Controls and Tyco building system to clean up forever chemicals.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee River Could Become A Salmon Spawning Hub
Sport fishing group will start releasing fish from pens near rowing club.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Film Fest Returns!
Plus, Gallery Night & Day, Vliet Street Art Walk, Rock the Green and more.
Apr 21st, 2022 by Michael Holloway
Why Earth Day Still Matters
Founded by Wisconsin senator, it was always about more than the environment. It still is.
Apr 21st, 2022 by Bill Christofferson
EPA Considering Stricter Air Pollution Standards
Advocates, elected officials call for strongest possible controls.
Apr 21st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trees, Green Space Reduce Strokes, Study Finds
Milwaukee study finds residents living near green space 19% less likely to have strokes.
Apr 21st, 2022 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
