Environment
Study Shows Growing Solar, Wind Savings
Cheaper to build new solar or wind facilities to replace 74% of U.S. coal plants, including in Oak Creek.
Mar 26th, 2019 by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Public Radio
We’re Not In Wisconsin Anymore
Climate change could make us more like Kansas, climate change projections show.
Mar 22nd, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContext
Judge Rules Against Kohler Golf Course
Concludes DNR permit to fill wetland invalid, significant environmental damage could be caused.
Mar 19th, 2019 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Project Doubles State’s Solar Output
Dairyland Power Cooperative will purchase 149 megawatts from Jefferson County solar farm.
Mar 19th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Top Polluters Give to GOP Candidates
Waupaca Foundry and Mullins Cheese donated more than $16,000 to Republicans.
Mar 18th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Rise of Victory Gardens
Founded in 2008, it keeps expanding city gardens and healthy food supplies.
Mar 15th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Solar Developer Will Fight We Energies
Eagle Point Solar asking state regulators to allow solar project opposed by We Energies.
Mar 12th, 2019 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
Can State Produce 100% of Energy Needs?
New study finds economic, environmental benefits by repurposing $14 billion a year spent to import energy.
Mar 12th, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Farmers, Environmentalists Applaud Water Quality Trading Bill
GOP bill would create a clearinghouse to trade credits from reducing water pollution.
Feb 28th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Black History Is Also Green History
Throughout U.S. history, African Americans have been at the center of environmentalism.
Feb 22nd, 2019 by Brenda Coley and Kirsten Shead
Sup. Shea Condemns We Energies’ Pollution
Many Oak Creek residents oppose request for DNR permit, company says others along lake pollute more.
Feb 18th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
MMSD Plans $1.4 Billion of Improvements
Sewerage district has ambitious six-year plan for 411-square-mile regions it serves.
Feb 15th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
