Environment
GOP Leaders Urge Gov. Evers to Sign Divisive PFAS Bill
It provides funding but restricts Wisconsin DNR's enforcement powers against polluters.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
How Can We Reduce Salt Pollution?
Changes in state law needed, but there are also simple solutions to reduce over-salting. Final story in series
Apr 1st, 2024 by Michael Timm
Fungal Disease Killing State’s Oak Trees
Wisconsin DNR has developed a tool to slow the spread of oak wilt.
Apr 1st, 2024 by John Davis, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW-Madison to Open PFAS Center
US Rep. Mark Pocan secured $963,000 federal funding for Center of Excellence in PFAS Environmental Science.
Apr 1st, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Salt Is Polluting State’s Waters
Rising levels of sodium and chloride can harm all species, and threaten humans. Part 2 of a series.
Mar 29th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Granholm Touts ‘Investing In America’ Initiative On Milwaukee Visit
Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm cites impact on Milwaukee, three area companies.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
State’s Utilities Agree to Union Labor for Clean Energy Projects
Four utilities, including Milwaukee's WEC Energy Group, signing agreement with unions.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Uses Millions of Tons of Salt
Polluting our land and water and increasing Lake Michigan's salinity. First story in a series.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Wisconsin Enthusiasts Will Drive a Thousand Miles for Solar Eclipse
Seeking 'earth-shatteringly gorgeous' views. Partial eclipse visible from Wisconsin.
Mar 25th, 2024 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Has $78 Million Federal Funds For EV Charging Stations
Evers signs two bills laying groundwork to use funds for network of charging stations.
Mar 20th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Dairyland Power Destroys Coal Plant
Detonated with explosives, it's the 7th coal plant decommissioned by utility in last decade.
Mar 20th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Expands State’s EV Charging Network
Legislature passes law allowing businesses to own and operate charging stations without being regulated as utilities.
Mar 13th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
