Environment
Avian Flu Found in Lake Michigan Duck
State wildlife officials identified the virus in a merganser recently collected in Milwaukee County.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Lawmakers Push For More Nuclear Power in Wisconsin
Discussion comes as new Microsoft data center expected to use more power than every house in Dane County.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Illinois Delays Project to Keep Invasive Carp Out of Great Lakes
Gov. JB Pritzker says Trump administration can't be trusted to deliver promised funding.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Bill Requires Local Governments to Approve Solar and Wind Projects
As number of projects grow Wisconsin Republican legislators want local sign-off.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Rejoins Joint Climate Committee
City-County committee will oversee implementation of climate and economic equity plan.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Admin Freezes Wisconsin’s $55 Million EV Charger Network Buildout
Milwaukee project not immediately impacted.
Feb 8th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee County Zoo Closes Aviary to Protect Birds From Avian Flu
Decision to protect zoo's 95 different species made after bird deaths on Lake Michigan.
Feb 7th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers’ Budget Offers $80 Million for Farmers, Food
Proposals to expand agricultural exports and ban term 'milk' by non-dairy products.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Tire Bounty Is Back
Bauman again pushes idea to end tire dumping. Will the proposal pass this time?
Feb 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
County Government Cuts Carbon Emissions by 48%
Reduction since 2005 puts it near to goal of 50% reduction by 2030.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Announces $145 Million Plan to Address PFAS
His new budget will fund new grant programs, staff, testing and research.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rep. Tom Tiffany and Fellow GOP Lawmakers Bring Back Bill to Delist Gray Wolf
Bill would remove federal protections for gray wolves across most of the country.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
