Environment
State Planning for Electric Vehicle Expansion
Wisconsin receiving $79 million in federal funding over next five years for charging infrastructure.
May 5th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Conservation Voters Spends Big
Green group has spent $3.85 million since 2010, mostly for Democratic candidates.
May 2nd, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignA Big Year for Maple Syrup Producers
A chill spring means a lot of sap is running in Wisconsin.
Apr 30th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Planted 9M Trees in 2021
Gov. Evers' pledged 75 million by 2030 as part of global initiative.
Apr 29th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio2 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 RadioMayor, 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 JanneneCan 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 Service6 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 RadioEuropean Goldfinches Now Found in Southeast Wisconsin
Thousands of the small song birds may populate the region.
Apr 25th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers 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 ExaminerMarinette 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 ExaminerMilwaukee 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