Environment
Help Clean Milwaukee’s River Banks
Saturday is Milwaukee Riverkeeper's annual cleanup. Last year's removed 110,000 pounds of trash.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Releases New Clean Energy Plan
Aims to grow renewable energy, creating more jobs and lower fuel costs.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Fight Over Pollution Lawsuits Continues
Three settlements okayed but GOP legislators and Attorney General war over who gets money awarded.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Climate Change Causing More Combined Sewer Overflows
Overflows from increased rainfall threaten Great Lakes. Milwaukee a leader in addressing issue.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Supreme Court Blocks Destruction of Rare Wetland
A sand fracking company wanted to fill a wetland in Monroe County.
Apr 15th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Spring Cleaning? Where to Donate the Stuff
A long list of places may repair, reuse, resell or redistribute household items.
Apr 14th, 2022 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Regulators Want State Energy Program Cutting Emissions
A state funded program currently works on energy efficiency, PSC wants it focused on emissions.
Apr 14th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Trails Badly In Renewable Energy
How far behind is Wisconsin? Let’s check the data.
Apr 13th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Judge Rules DNR Can’t Regulate PFAS
State agency lacks authority, Waukesha judge rules. Environmental advocates plan appeal.
Apr 13th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
DNR To Manage Washington County Park
Resumes management of Lizard Mound County Park and Native American effigy mounds.
Apr 11th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Likely Won’t Be Devastated By Climate Change
A report by an insurance adjuster predicts the city will fare much better than other cities.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Regulators Approve Plans for State’s Largest Renewable Energy Plant
Project will meet energy needs for 25% of Dane County's 240,000 households. Some neighbors oppose the plant.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
