Environment

Race for Governor: Evers Questions Foxconn Air Quality
Race for Governor

Evers Questions Foxconn Air Quality

Democrat says permits should be revisited, Walker says no need for this.

Candidates Not Stressing Climate Change

Candidates Not Stressing Climate Change

As scientists warn of consequences, what do Walker, Evers, Baldwin, Vukmir say?

Campaign Cash: GOP Donor Gets No Fine for Polluting
Campaign Cash

GOP Donor Gets No Fine for Polluting

No fine from DNR, citing “emergency" for sand mine owner Hi-Crush Proppants, a $340,000 donor.

Cities Seek Climate Change Solutions

Cities Seek Climate Change Solutions

Milwaukee, Madison, Superior move toward solar and storm-sewer solutions.

Working to Make City More Green

Working to Make City More Green

Glenna Holstein, who runs Urban Ecology Center in Menominee Valley, is a true nature lover.

Op Ed: Our 1,000 Miles of Great Lakes Shoreline
Op Ed

Our 1,000 Miles of Great Lakes Shoreline

Great Lakes are huge resource for state. Foxconn threatens agreement that protects lakes.

Murphy’s Law: Sewerage District Is National Leader
Murphy’s Law

Sewerage District Is National Leader

Milwaukee leads nation in reclaiming water, but rise in extreme rains a challenge.

Op Ed: Land Trust Groups Work on Conservation
Op Ed

Land Trust Groups Work on Conservation

State’s 46 land trusts boast 25,000 members, have protected 538,000 acres in Wisconsin.

Climate Change Causing Huge Rainstorms

Climate Change Causing Huge Rainstorms

And algae blooms, more sediment in Lake Superior. Researchers track worrisome changes.

State Quietly Hiked Water Diversion in 2010

State Quietly Hiked Water Diversion in 2010

Tripled Pleasant Prairie’s allowable diversion of Lake Michigan water, greater than planned Foxconn diversion.

Photo Gallery: Milwaukee’s Second Harbor Fest
Photo Gallery

Milwaukee’s Second Harbor Fest

Fest featured a boat parade, sturgeons on display, and local food, drinks and music.

Runoff At Foxconn Site Raises Concerns

Runoff At Foxconn Site Raises Concerns

Project director says rain event was unusual and problem was addressed the same day.