Environment
DNR Must Stop Coal Pollution
We Energies pollutes Lake Michigan, adding to toxic mercury levels harmful to babies.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Carl Lindner
Huge Water Project for Foxconn Continues
Racine water utility expected company to use 7 million gallons daily, but current needs unclear.
Feb 12th, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContext
State To Review Foxconn Air, Water Permits
Evers says DNR review needed to see whether changes are necessary.
Feb 6th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Stewardship Fund Will Expire
Largest initiative in state history has protected large tracts of land, but now imperiled.
Feb 1st, 2019 by Spencer Black
Massive Solar Proposal Divides Community
Iowa County project, largest in Midwest, leaves farm community divided.
Jan 30th, 2019 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
City and We Energies In Solar Standoff
Utility won’t allow city to work with third party solar provider, aldermen blast We Energies.
Jan 25th, 2019 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
State’s Coal Use Increased In 2017!
More than half of power came from coal. But change is underway.
Jan 15th, 2019 by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Public Radio
2018 One of Wettest Years in State History
Milwaukee had third wettest year in history, part of upward trend in annual rainfall.
Jan 7th, 2019 by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Public Radio
Renewable Energy Made Big Gains in 2018
Utility companies all competing to embrace solar and wind power.
Jan 2nd, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Dead Zones’ Growing in State, Midwest
As nutrient runoff depletes oxygen from parts of rivers and lakes, fish can’t live there.
Dec 20th, 2018 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies Seeks Solar Monopoly?
Critics charge its rent-a-roof program could create monopoly, increase costs for some customers.
Dec 19th, 2018 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
More Oil Will Flow Through State
Wisconsin a “guinea pig” for huge increase in oil by Enbridge pipelines, critics charge.
Dec 17th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
