Environment
Why State’s Lakes Are in Decline
Long list of Walker policy changes has led to polluted streams and lakes.
Jul 7th, 2018 by Spencer Black
The Return of the Elk
How Wisconsin, Michigan have reintroduced and started hunting seasons for elk.
Jun 24th, 2018 by Carin Tunney
Conservatives Discover Renewable Energy
Republican-leaning groups who like solar and wind power, who knew?
Jun 20th, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wrangling Over Foxconn’s Massive Water Plan
Legal battle over Great Lakes Compact language and company’s draw down of Lake Michigan water.
Jun 20th, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContext
The Campaign Against Plastic Straws
Inspired by “Strawless in Seattle,” Milwaukee joins the newest anti-pollution movement.
Jun 12th, 2018 by Laura Thompson
National Decline in Urban Tree Cover
From 2009 to 2015 Wisconsin lost 1,320 acres a year of urban tree cover.
May 31st, 2018 by Eric Freedman
Groups Challenge Legality of Foxconn’s Water Diversion
Argues the DNR made a mistake in approving the water diversion.
May 29th, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio
Coal Is Literally a Dead End
Pollution from coal used at two Oak Creek power plants has long-term health consequences.
May 25th, 2018 by Carl Lindner
State Investigating Big Walker Donor
The sand mining company dumped 10 million gallons of sludge into Trempealeau River.
May 24th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Apostle Islands Have Worst Microplastic Pollution
Study of 35 national parks, 37 coastal beaches finds most contamination in Lake Superior sand.
May 14th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Microplastics From Great Lakes Found In Beer
Researchers found 12 different brands of beer using Great Lakes water were contaminated with microplastics.
May 11th, 2018 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Nixes Permit for Sand Mine
Sand-processing plant would destroy wetland. Its owner donated to state Republican Party.
May 8th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
