Environment
June Was One of Wettest Months in Wisconsin History
Wisconsin is drought-free after the entire state struggled with drought conditions in 2023.
Jul 12th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Says Wisconsin Utilities On Track For Emissions Goals, Advocates Raise Concern
Advocates warn the report's data is provided by utilities and represents only a snapshot in time
Jul 11th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
PFAS in Foam Far Worse Than Water in Wisconsin’s Rivers, Lakes
Study finds PFAS levels in foam were 50 to 7,000 times higher than in the water.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislature’s Finance Committee Approves $553,000 in Settlements
Settlements proposed by WI Department of Justice, mostly for environmental violations.
Jul 9th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Tribes Defend EPA Rule on Tribal Water Rights
2 state tribes among 7 intervening in legal challenge to EPA rule by a dozen states.
Jul 9th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
How 18 Municipalities Work Together on Water Quality
Their efforts clean and reduce amount of stormwater flowing into rivers and lake.
Jul 8th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Report Finds Climate Change Causing More Hot Nights in Wisconsin
'Sleepless Nights' report finds Milwaukee had 11 more hot nights per year in past decade.
Jul 8th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Environmentalists Say End of Chevron Doctrine Could Harm Wisconsin Waters
US Supreme Court ruling overturning 40-year-old precedent reduces EPA power.
Jul 6th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Agreement Advances $1.15 Billion Project to Keep Invasive Carp Out of Great Lakes
Potential invasion threatened multi-billion dollar fishing and recreational boating industries.
Jul 5th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Beloit Company Plans Move to St. Francis
Advanced manufacturer, Lean Design Werks, would clean up polluted property with state and county aid and relocate.
Jul 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
We Energies’ Natural Gas Plans Are A Mistake
Proposals represent a substantial deviation from clean, affordable energy goals.
Jun 28th, 2024 by John Imes
U.S. Supreme Court Halts Cross-State Pollution Regulations, Impacting Wisconsin
EPA plan aims to protect public health, but the rule has faced pushback from states and industry groups.
Jun 28th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
