Environment

Op Ed: Black History Is Also Green History
Op Ed

Black History Is Also Green History

Throughout U.S. history, African Americans have been at the center of environmentalism.

Sup. Shea Condemns We Energies’ Pollution

Sup. Shea Condemns We Energies’ Pollution

Many Oak Creek residents oppose request for DNR permit, company says others along lake pollute more.

MMSD Plans $1.4 Billion of Improvements

MMSD Plans $1.4 Billion of Improvements

Sewerage district has ambitious six-year plan for 411-square-mile regions it serves.

Op Ed: DNR Must Stop Coal Pollution
Op Ed

DNR Must Stop Coal Pollution

We Energies pollutes Lake Michigan, adding to toxic mercury levels harmful to babies.

Huge Water Project for Foxconn Continues

Huge Water Project for Foxconn Continues

Racine water utility expected company to use 7 million gallons daily, but current needs unclear.

State To Review Foxconn Air, Water Permits

State To Review Foxconn Air, Water Permits

Evers says DNR review needed to see whether changes are necessary.

Op Ed: Bipartisan Stewardship Fund Will Expire
Op Ed

Bipartisan Stewardship Fund Will Expire

Largest initiative in state history has protected large tracts of land, but now imperiled.

Massive Solar Proposal Divides Community

Massive Solar Proposal Divides Community

Iowa County project, largest in Midwest, leaves farm community divided.

City and We Energies In Solar Standoff

City and We Energies In Solar Standoff

Utility won’t allow city to work with third party solar provider, aldermen blast We Energies.

Federal Data: State’s Coal Use Increased In 2017!
Federal Data

State’s Coal Use Increased In 2017!

More than half of power came from coal. But change is underway.

2018 One of Wettest Years in State History

2018 One of Wettest Years in State History

Milwaukee had third wettest year in history, part of upward trend in annual rainfall.

Renewable Energy Made Big Gains in 2018

Renewable Energy Made Big Gains in 2018

Utility companies all competing to embrace solar and wind power.