Environment
Earth 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 FechDisconnect Your Downspouts, Get $100
City program affecting 54,000 homes part of plan to prevent Deep Tunnel overflows.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneThe Little Windmill That Could
Mayor celebrates city's only wind turbine; 1 million kilowatt hours of power earned $53,000
Nov 1st, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Is Great Lakes’ Greenest City
City ranks higher than any other in the region, new analysis finds.
Oct 31st, 2018 by Tomia Boyd