Environment
Electric Cars a Threat to Power Grid?
Pilot programs by midwest utilities encourage drivers to charge vehicles at off-peak hours.
Aug 11th, 2019 by David Thill, Energy News Network
Clean Water a Deliberate Policy Choice
Walker administration cut the DNR, pushed deregulation and weaken farm inspections. Negatively impacting Wisconsin's water.
Aug 10th, 2019 by State Sen. Patty Schachtner
Prescription Drugs Polluting Drinking Water?
Researchers see problem from unused drugs flushed into Lake Michigan.
Aug 3rd, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Baldwin Bill Hikes Great Lakes Funding
Bipartisan bill boosts allocation for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Aug 1st, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
Task Force Wants Local Green New Deal
A joint City-County task force will tackle climate change and economic inequality.
Jul 26th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Is Water Task Force Ignoring City?
State Water Quality Task Force will hold 11 public hearings, none in Milwaukee.
Jul 24th, 2019 by Brenda Coley and Kirsten Shead
DNR Wants Local Tests for PFAS
Asks 125 wastewater treatment plants to test for chemicals linked to health problems.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
New DNR Head Has Agenda of Change
Climate change, lead laterals and CAFO-polluted private wells are top concerns.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Steven Walters
$831 Million Plan Aims to Stop Asian Carp
Representatives of Great Lakes states and Canadian provinces discussing partnership.
Jul 20th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Local Climate Change Task Force Proposed
Common Council okays City-County Joint Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
State to Face Dangerous Heat Levels?
More than 50 days per year with 100-degree heat index by end of century, study predicts.
Jul 17th, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
WE Energies Won’t Demand Solar Surcharge
Company backs off after announcing its settlement with RENEW Wisconsin.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
