Environment
Schimel Gives Amnesty to Big Polluter
3M, a big Walker donor, gets no financial penalty for repeatedly polluting.
Apr 6th, 2017 by James RowenWhy Sunrun Chose Wisconsin
First midwest state for company; high We Energies rates make solar more attractive.
Apr 4th, 2017 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News NetworkFarm Bureau Has Capitol Clout
Spends $3 million on lobbying alone, gets policies hurting environment.
Apr 4th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignTrump’s Energy Order Will Hurt State
Will harm environment, forego $55 million savings from energy efficiency.
Apr 4th, 2017 by Mark RedstenToxic Chemicals Worry Residents
Problems with chemical disposals by factory near 25th and Hampton.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceNew Strides for Water Technology
High-level filtration system helps dramatize Milwaukee Water Week.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Dave FidlinState’s Impaired Waters Growing
Hundreds added each year. DNR staff and enforcement way down.
Mar 23rd, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen VinehoutThe Muzzling of the DNR
Gagged by the Walker administration, its staff no longer provide any information.
Mar 16th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyWhy Walker Killed DNR Magazine
Too popular? Or too many stories promoting recycling and clean water?
Mar 15th, 2017 by James RowenHow to Create 3,000 Urban Gardens
Non-profit Victory Gardens Initiative fills city’s food deserts with fresh produce.
Mar 14th, 2017 by Naomi Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWill South Korea Partner With City?
Daegu, South Korea wants to be a water tech sister city. City panel says yes.
Mar 9th, 2017 by Graham KilmerThe Environmental Mayor Holds Forth
Barrett keeps pushing for green solutions despite opposing political winds.
Mar 9th, 2017 by Matt Mussa