Environment
Wisconsin Could Face a Mining Disaster
Mining company's proposed tailings dam could cause massive pollution of Lake Michigan.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Al Gedicks
State PSC Approves Huge Solar Farms
Two projects will supply 450 megawatts or 1% of state’s energy use.
Apr 12th, 2019 by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Grows Non-Polluting Jobs
Report finds 2.4% increase in renewable energy and energy efficiency jobs in 2018.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Good News for State’s Environment
Evers administration is turning around the decline in DNR staff morale and mission under Walker.
Apr 10th, 2019 by Spencer Black
Baldwin, Sensenbrenner Back Trails Bill
Bipartisan effort to elevate two state scenic trails, join them to National Park Service.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Future of Lake Michigan Gets Discussion
Experts say progress has been made protecting Great Lakes, but not enough.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Dave Fidlin
The Hidden Lives of Wild Animals
DNR has thousands of trail cameras recording changes of forests, deer, wolves and bobcats.
Mar 31st, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContext
Foxconn’s Water Rights Still at Issue
Administrative law judge must rule on strong challenge to Lake Michigan diversion.
Mar 29th, 2019 by James Rowen
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
