Environment

Op Ed: Schimel Gives Amnesty to Big Polluter
Op Ed

Schimel Gives Amnesty to Big Polluter

3M, a big Walker donor, gets no financial penalty for repeatedly polluting.

Why Sunrun Chose Wisconsin

Why Sunrun Chose Wisconsin

First midwest state for company; high We Energies rates make solar more attractive.

Campaign Cash: Farm Bureau Has Capitol Clout
Campaign Cash

Farm Bureau Has Capitol Clout

Spends $3 million on lobbying alone, gets policies hurting environment.

Op Ed: Trump’s Energy Order Will Hurt State
Op Ed

Trump’s Energy Order Will Hurt State

Will harm environment, forego $55 million savings from energy efficiency.

Toxic Chemicals Worry Residents

Toxic Chemicals Worry Residents

Problems with chemical disposals by factory near 25th and Hampton.

New Strides for Water Technology

New Strides for Water Technology

High-level filtration system helps dramatize Milwaukee Water Week.

Op Ed: State’s Impaired Waters Growing
Op Ed

State’s Impaired Waters Growing

Hundreds added each year. DNR staff and enforcement way down.

Murphy’s Law: The Muzzling of the DNR
Murphy’s Law

The Muzzling of the DNR

Gagged by the Walker administration, its staff no longer provide any information.

Op Ed: Why Walker Killed DNR Magazine
Op Ed

Why Walker Killed DNR Magazine

Too popular? Or too many stories promoting recycling and clean water?

How to Create 3,000 Urban Gardens

How to Create 3,000 Urban Gardens

Non-profit Victory Gardens Initiative fills city’s food deserts with fresh produce.

Will South Korea Partner With City?

Will South Korea Partner With City?

Daegu, South Korea wants to be a water tech sister city. City panel says yes.

The Environmental Mayor Holds Forth

The Environmental Mayor Holds Forth

Barrett keeps pushing for green solutions despite opposing political winds.