Environment
Lake Michigan At Record Water Levels
Unprecedented lake levels are wreaking havoc on the shoreline.
Feb 22nd, 2020 by Keegan Kyle, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Water Quality Bills Pass
Though, they do not make it through the sharply divide legislature without some disagreement.
Feb 20th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
City Hopes to Expand Composting
Seeks permanent compost program. Pilot program composts 194 tons of food waste annually.
Feb 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s Maple Syrup Industry At Risk
Climate change will cause loss of sugar maple trees, hurting $7 million syrup industry.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Vulnerable on Environment
He’s done more damage than any president in modern history. Will Democrats make this an issue?
Feb 16th, 2020 by Spencer Black
City Wrong to End Composting Program
Other cities collect organic waste. Why is Milwaukee ending its program?
Feb 16th, 2020 by Mary Lou Lamonda
Big Money Groups Oppose PFAS Regulation
Wisconsin Manufacturers, other business groups spent $8.5 million on campaigns, oppose regulating “forever chemicals."
Feb 15th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Coal Shipping Down, Wind Cargo Surges
Utilities have retired 546 coal-fired plants while shipping of wind turbines sets record.
Feb 11th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Organic Food Crisis Threatens State Farmers
Organic dairy farming boom is darn near a bust, affecting your choices at grocery stores.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Marc Eisen, Wisconsin Examiner
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Push $10M Clean Water Fund
Trust fund would support clean water projects, though a cash source for the fund remains uncertain.
Jan 31st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Proposal Targets “Forever Plastics”
Proposal by Supervisors Dimitrijevic and Nicholson bans use of non-biodegradable plastics in county facilities.
Jan 29th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
$29 Million Partnership to Clean Up Harbor
DNR, city, county, MMSD want to take harbor off the list of polluted waterways.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
