Environment
‘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 RadioWe 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 NetworkMore 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 RadioEarth As Hot as 3 Million Years Ago?
UW researchers say earth could be as hot as Pliocene period by 2030s.
Dec 15th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioClimate Change Hurting State Highways
Federal report says flooding a particular problem in Midwest.
Dec 14th, 2018 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio15 Great Lakes Sites At Risk for Oil Spills
Binational science advisory board report shows potential for damage from crude oil spills.
Dec 13th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioGreat Lakes Compact Council Passes Changes
But region’s mayors, native tribes, call for more input on water withdrawals.
Dec 7th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioFight for Sanctuary Woods Continues
Wauwatosa officials seem to favor saving woods, but county officials have failed to act.
Dec 6th, 2018 by Graham KilmerStinkbugs Invading State, County
Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs, invasive Asian species, can damage crops, stink up buildings.
Nov 29th, 2018 by PJ LieschJudge Extends Deadline on Foxconn Case
Company’s proposed diversion of Lake Michigan water is illegal, environmental groups charge.
Nov 28th, 2018 by James RowenClimate Report Sees Trouble for Farmers
Higher temperatures, more frequent, intense rains could reduce agricultural production in Midwest.
Nov 28th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s Dead Deer Help Detect Disease
Data from Wisconsin’s deer used for early detection of Chronic Wasting Disease.
Nov 23rd, 2018 by Kaley Fech