Environment
State Has 75,000 Clean Energy Jobs
All 72 counties have clean energy jobs, report shows.
Aug 17th, 2018 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioCould Foxconn Increase Downstream Flooding?
Illinois officials fear Foxconn development will worsen Des Plaines River flooding.
Aug 8th, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContextExperts Predict Growth in Electric Cars
Speakers at Milwaukee forum say charging stations are biggest issue, which VW settlement will fund.
Aug 2nd, 2018 by Chuck QuirmbachClean Wisconsin Sues EPA Over Smog Rules
Advocacy group says federal government too lax on smog in state’s “non-attainment” areas.
Aug 2nd, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioSolar Group Buys On The Rise
North Woods area embracing cheaper renewable energy.
Jul 25th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioEPA Seeks Ideas for Great Lakes Cleanup
Agency, experts agree solutions may take many years.
Jul 23rd, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public RadioNew EPA Head Worse Than Pruitt
Wheeler will continue Trump’s war on outdoors, but with more efficiency, less baggage.
Jul 19th, 2018 by Spencer BlackFoxconn Will Be Major Source of Pollution
A scientist analyses the impact of the mega-plant.
Jul 9th, 2018 by David H. PeteringWhy State’s Lakes Are in Decline
Long list of Walker policy changes has led to polluted streams and lakes.
Jul 7th, 2018 by Spencer BlackThe Return of the Elk
How Wisconsin, Michigan have reintroduced and started hunting seasons for elk.
Jun 24th, 2018 by Carin TunneyConservatives Discover Renewable Energy
Republican-leaning groups who like solar and wind power, who knew?
Jun 20th, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public RadioWrangling 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