Environment
Plastics Are Majority of Great Lakes Litter
Data from 14,000 beach cleanups shows tiny pieces of plastic are most common type of trash.
Apr 13th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Climate Has Changed for Sewerage District
Once trashed by local media and some officials, MMSD now enjoys wide support.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
We Energies Oak Creek Natural Gas Plant Will Be Running by 2028
Will replace coal-fired facility. Critics note it will release large amounts of methane.
Apr 9th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
What Will Happen To Wisconsin’s Shuttered Coal Plants?
Nearly half of Wisconsin's large coal power plants have closed in past two decades.
Apr 4th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Researchers Find 17 Never-Seen-Before Viruses in Wisconsin Fish
19 viruses include a distant relative of coronavirus associated with birds.
Apr 4th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Leaders Urge Gov. Evers to Sign Divisive PFAS Bill
It provides funding but restricts Wisconsin DNR's enforcement powers against polluters.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
How Can We Reduce Salt Pollution?
Changes in state law needed, but there are also simple solutions to reduce over-salting. Final story in series
Apr 1st, 2024 by Michael Timm
Fungal Disease Killing State’s Oak Trees
Wisconsin DNR has developed a tool to slow the spread of oak wilt.
Apr 1st, 2024 by John Davis, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW-Madison to Open PFAS Center
US Rep. Mark Pocan secured $963,000 federal funding for Center of Excellence in PFAS Environmental Science.
Apr 1st, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Salt Is Polluting State’s Waters
Rising levels of sodium and chloride can harm all species, and threaten humans. Part 2 of a series.
Mar 29th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Granholm Touts ‘Investing In America’ Initiative On Milwaukee Visit
Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm cites impact on Milwaukee, three area companies.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
State’s Utilities Agree to Union Labor for Clean Energy Projects
Four utilities, including Milwaukee's WEC Energy Group, signing agreement with unions.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
