Environment
Wisconsin Transitioning To Solar Energy
Solar projects actively under development will generate 7% of the state's power.
Jan 1st, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin-Made App Helps You Recycle
Smartphone app makes it easy to buy products that are recycled, and improve compositing.
Dec 30th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioWinter Finches Here in Big Numbers
Poor tree seed and fruit crops across Canada forced birds south in search of food.
Dec 29th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerPandemic Prevents Annual Bald Eagle Survey
State has surveyed rare birds annually since 1973. Not this year.
Dec 27th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState Needs Climate Change Flooding Plan
Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change lays out the changes and challenges state faces.
Dec 26th, 2020 by Dr. Anna Haines and Yaron MillerState’s Outdoor Recreation a $7.8 Billion Industry
State officials want to capitalize on pandemic-driven increases in outdoor recreation.
Dec 26th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioCongress Extends Great Lakes Cleanup Funds
Bipartisan effort passes 5 years of funding for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Dec 21st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioMerry Christmas We Energies
Please give us a present and retire your toxic, horribly polluting coal plant.
Dec 20th, 2020 by Carl LindnerGOP Lawmakers Strip Emergency PFAS Rule
Committee votes to eliminate targets for safe levels of the harmful forever chemical.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioCommission Clears Regulatory Hurdle for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Utilities will no longer have to run pilot programs for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Lawmakers Target DNR’s PFAS Regulatory Power
A Republican backed bill would remove rules for acceptable levels of harmful forever chemicals.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioCoalition Forming Around State’s Climate Goals
Agriculture industry, environmental advocates and political leaders share goals of Climate Change Task Force report.
Dec 17th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner