Environment
‘Energy Dome’ Project Moves Forward
Huge, nationally unique energy storage system in Columbia County could be online in 2027.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin State Parks Experienced Pandemic Boom, Now People Keep Coming Back
Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds park sticker sales in 2023 were up nearly 50% from 2019.
Aug 15th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
UWM Will Help Midwest Community Colleges Provide Green Job Training
UW-Milwaukee will assist 9 community colleges in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois to establish training centers
Aug 15th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Courthouse Project Opens Door For Energy Efficiency
County's $488 million criminal courthouse plan includes energy modernization project.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Chef Joins Nationwide Call For Climate Solutions
EsterEv's Dan Jacobs joins more than 500 chefs in signing letter to Congress, demanding climate action.
Aug 5th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
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
