Environment
MMSD Gets $42 Million Loan For Stormwater Projects
Low-interest federal loan will help fund sewerage district's green infrastructure projects.
Jan 22nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
To Attract Young Workers Address Climate Change
Our neighboring states doing it. Wisconsin falling behind.
Jan 22nd, 2022 by Chelsea Hylton, Francisco Velazquez and Dee J. Hall
$90 Million Coal Plant Upgrade Approved
State PSC okays WE Energies pollution controls; plan criticized for investing more in fossil fuels.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Climate Change Is Top Concern In State
Followed by federal budget deficit and income distribution, survey of state residents finds.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
How to Save Our County Parks
Citizens can get involved and make a difference.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Marcelia Nicholson, Guy Smith and Rebecca Stoner
State Meets Federal Air Quality Standard
Improvements in Rhinelander area bring entire state in compliance on sulfur dioxide standard.
Jan 14th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Oil Spill’s Spread Could Have Been Halted?
Komatsu criticized for not calling local officials to prevent spread of 400 gallons of oil.
Jan 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Parks Finishes New Kegel-Alpha Trail Plan
Proposal for controversial trail modifications in Mangan Woods in Greendale finalized.
Dec 29th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State Added Most Solar Ever in 2021
300 megawatts of utility-scale solar came online in Wisconsin, as renewable energy grows.
Dec 28th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Study Says 1 Million Tons of Salt Enter Lake Michigan Annually
Salinity levels not "catastrophic." State, local governments cutting down on winter salting.
Dec 25th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Planned Oil Pipeline Across Northern Wisconsin Raises Questions
Group representing Ojibwe tribes finds DNR analysis has flaws ‘large and small.’
Dec 20th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Court Upholds Protection of Rare Wetland
2017 DNR decision under Gov. Walker would have allowed Meteor Timber to fill in Monroe County wetland.
Dec 19th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
