Environment
State Group Helps Sue Trump on Coal
Clean Wisconsin and 9 other environmental groups argue Trump Administration violates Clean Air Act.
Aug 19th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerMine Approved Despite Environmental Concerns
Aguila Resources could mine gold, zinc near Wisconsin-Michigan border.
Aug 18th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Wants Carbon Neutral State by 2050
New plan includes creating Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy.
Aug 17th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioWhere State Is Heating Up the Most
Yep, it’s cooler near the lake — Lake Michigan and Lake Superior —as climate changes.
Aug 16th, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContextStudy Warns Asian Carp Could Thrive
Invasive fish could survive throughout Lake Michigan if introduced here, new research finds.
Aug 12th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioElectric 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 NetworkClean 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 SchachtnerPrescription Drugs Polluting Drinking Water?
Researchers see problem from unused drugs flushed into Lake Michigan.
Aug 3rd, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerBaldwin Bill Hikes Great Lakes Funding
Bipartisan bill boosts allocation for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Aug 1st, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public RadioTask 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 RadioWhy 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 SheadDNR 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