Environment

Maintenance is Nearly 70% of State Parks Capital Budget

Maintenance is Nearly 70% of State Parks Capital Budget

DNR requesting $69 million for maintenance and repairs.

State’s Wolf Population Up By 13%

State’s Wolf Population Up By 13%

Wisconsin now has more than 1,000 wolves.

North Side Org Advocates for Climate Equity

North Side Org Advocates for Climate Equity

North Side Rising gives north siders a voice for climate and economic equality.

Op Ed: We Energies’ Costly Coal Fixation
Op Ed

We Energies’ Costly Coal Fixation

It’s actually costing the company more to burn coal. Its stockholders should revolt.

99% of State Public Water Meets Standards

99% of State Public Water Meets Standards

But new report finds more than 300 water systems unsafe, violate federal standards.

58% of Key Great Lakes Wetlands Unprotected

58% of Key Great Lakes Wetlands Unprotected

Study identifies most important coastal wetlands to preserve marsh birds, habitat on Great Lakes.

2/3rds of State’s Fire Departments Stock Foam With PFAS

2/3rds of State’s Fire Departments Stock Foam With PFAS

More than half have used the firefighting foam that contains the harmful substance.

Back in the News: Wisconsin Behind on Solar Rooftops
Back in the News

Wisconsin Behind on Solar Rooftops

Just 0.2% of viable rooftops in state have rooftop solar, far behind national average.

Op Ed: How Trump Has Increased Coal Pollution
Op Ed

How Trump Has Increased Coal Pollution

Nationally and in Wisconsin more toxins allowed.

Water Tech Challenge Targets PFAS

Water Tech Challenge Targets PFAS

Winning innovators would gain corporate resources to solve water quality problems.

DNC Rural Council Snubs Wisconsin

DNC Rural Council Snubs Wisconsin

Politicians, rural issues in other states included in meeting, Dairy State ignored.

Op Ed: Why Republicans Turned Green
Op Ed

Why Republicans Turned Green

Republican senators worried about reelection in November helped pass “The Great American Outdoors Act.”