Environment
Is Milorganite Making People Sick?
Research suggests it’s laced with PFAS or forever chemicals.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
82 Wisconsin Clean Energy Projects Eligible for Federal Tax Incentives
National report says Wisconsin projects invested $18 billion, will gain from IRA law.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Seeks To Match PFAS Rules To Federal Regulations
EPA set new standards for the forever chemicals in April.
Aug 27th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Contaminated Franklin Gas Station Will Be Studied, Then Sold
State grant will fund environmental assessment of property foreclosed by county.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Local Groups Promote Equitable Water Access and Recreation
An ever-growing variety of groups and activities enjoy Milwaukee's waters.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Michael Timm
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Touts Climate-Smart Farming in Milwaukee Visit
At Central Standard distillery, Vilsack details impact of federal funding for smaller farms.
Aug 20th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee’s Green Schoolyards Gain National Attention
Seattle and other cities learning from Milwaukee's 'incredibly inspiring' work.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Michael Timm
‘Energy Dome’ Project Moves Forward
Huge, nationally unique energy storage system in Columbia County could be online in 2027.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin State Parks Experienced Pandemic Boom, Now People Keep Coming Back
Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds park sticker sales in 2023 were up nearly 50% from 2019.
Aug 15th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
UWM Will Help Midwest Community Colleges Provide Green Job Training
UW-Milwaukee will assist 9 community colleges in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois to establish training centers
Aug 15th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Courthouse Project Opens Door For Energy Efficiency
County's $488 million criminal courthouse plan includes energy modernization project.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Chef Joins Nationwide Call For Climate Solutions
EsterEv's Dan Jacobs joins more than 500 chefs in signing letter to Congress, demanding climate action.
Aug 5th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
