Environment
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
Bald Eagles Now Reside In Milwaukee
Pair of eagles have nest in county park. Bald eagles now found in all 72 counties in state.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
Highly Contagious Bird Flu Detected in County
First discovered in Jefferson County, has spread to variety of birds in Milwaukee and other counties.
Apr 3rd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Experts Say Wisconsin Unprepared for Electric Vehicles
Federal funds available for charging infrastructure, but first state needs utility law reform.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Board Says Send In The Goats
In perhaps his last act as a supervisor, Jason Haas secures funding for a county goats program.
Mar 31st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
La Crosse Finds Path to Solar Savings
Evades state law on third party ownership by signing energy savings contract with Johnson Controls.
Mar 30th, 2022 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
Marquette Will Divest From Fossil Fuels
After student referendum calls for this, MU Board of Trustees prohibits such investments by endowment.
Mar 28th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Peshtigo Residents Seek Superfund Designation for PFAS Pollution
Residents send petition to EPA after two of six city wells shut down for high PFAS levels.
Mar 25th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
How To See The Aurora Borealis From Wisconsin
Astronomy Magazine editor reveals how to see northern lights from Badger state.
Mar 24th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
