Environment

GOP Committee Votes to Toss Utility Commissioner Tyler Huebner

GOP Committee Votes to Toss Utility Commissioner Tyler Huebner

RENEW Wisconsin leader on PSC board since 2020, but never confirmed by Legislature.

2023 One of Wisconsin’s Hottest Years In Over a Century

2023 One of Wisconsin’s Hottest Years In Over a Century

4th warmest since records started in 1895. Globally heat records shattered in 2023.

Local Leaders Oppose Federal Grant for Pelican River Forest Conservation

Local Leaders Oppose Federal Grant for Pelican River Forest Conservation

Northern Wisconsin counties push to revoke grant for largest such project in state history.

MKE County: Habitat Restoration Coming to Kohl Park
MKE County

Habitat Restoration Coming to Kohl Park

Part of massive environmental cleanup effort. Project would tie in with new bike trail, create large natural area.

MKE County: Milwaukee Under Winter Storm Emergency, Many Offices Closed
MKE County

Milwaukee Under Winter Storm Emergency, Many Offices Closed

Declaration closes public buildings like the courthouse Friday.

Wisconsin Trails Neighboring States On EV Charging Stations

Wisconsin Trails Neighboring States On EV Charging Stations

Only Iowa further behind. EV owners say Wisconsin needs more fast charging stations.

Winter Storm Warning For Southern Wisconsin

Winter Storm Warning For Southern Wisconsin

Beginning Tuesday morning Milwaukee could get 6 to 10 inches of snow.

Rare Earthquake Recorded In Wisconsin

Rare Earthquake Recorded In Wisconsin

2.5 magnitude earthquake near Crandon state's first in 11 years.

Evers Says Republican Firings Make It Hard to Find DNR Secretary

Evers Says Republican Firings Make It Hard to Find DNR Secretary

Stop blocking his appointees, governor pleads. GOP lawmakers defend their actions.

Urban Reads: Automakers Paid Tesla to Make Electric Vehicles
Urban Reads

Automakers Paid Tesla to Make Electric Vehicles

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Wisconsin’s Largest Solar Park Now Operational

Wisconsin’s Largest Solar Park Now Operational

Badger Hollow, owned by We Energies and two other utilities, has 830,000 panels.

Wisconsin Behind Illinois, Minnesota in Solar Energy

Wisconsin Behind Illinois, Minnesota in Solar Energy

Advocates say a few policy changes could help turn the tide.