Environment
U.S. Energy Secretary Joins State, Milwaukee Officials To Launch First in Nation Rebate Program
Wisconsin is the first state to launch a home energy efficiency rebate using funds from Inflation Reduction Act.
Aug 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
City, County Will Partner To Pursue Climate Action Grants
County board resolution urges greater collaboration between the governments on climate projects.
Jul 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Robots Are Coming To Milwaukee Beaches
Plastic Free MKE launches new plastic cleaning robots at Milwaukee public beaches.
Jul 25th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MMSD Announces $13 Million Water Tech Lab
Federally funded lab at water reclamation facility in Oak Creek to develop new technologies.
Jul 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Colorful Benches Tell Story of Stormwater Management
High school art interns created 10 community benches illustrating unique Milwaukee story.
Jul 21st, 2024 by Michael Timm
Harley-Davidson Gets $89 Million Federal Grant for Electric Motorcycles
Part of huge federal investment in helping manufacturing while pursuing climate goals.
Jul 17th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Climate Activists Unveil Apocalypse Dioramas Near RNC
Life-sized dioramas depict scenes of extreme flooding, air pollution and unbearable heat.
Jul 16th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
June Was One of Wettest Months in Wisconsin History
Wisconsin is drought-free after the entire state struggled with drought conditions in 2023.
Jul 12th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Says Wisconsin Utilities On Track For Emissions Goals, Advocates Raise Concern
Advocates warn the report's data is provided by utilities and represents only a snapshot in time
Jul 11th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
PFAS in Foam Far Worse Than Water in Wisconsin’s Rivers, Lakes
Study finds PFAS levels in foam were 50 to 7,000 times higher than in the water.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislature’s Finance Committee Approves $553,000 in Settlements
Settlements proposed by WI Department of Justice, mostly for environmental violations.
Jul 9th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Tribes Defend EPA Rule on Tribal Water Rights
2 state tribes among 7 intervening in legal challenge to EPA rule by a dozen states.
Jul 9th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
