Environment

Campaign Cash: Walker Donor Given State Park Land
Campaign Cash

Walker Donor Given State Park Land

State approves giving Herbert Kohler lakeshore parkland for his golf course.

Op Ed: Water Pollution Skyrockets Under Walker
Op Ed

Water Pollution Skyrockets Under Walker

His own data shows addition of 804 polluted waterways.

Op Ed: DNR Supports Park Land for Private Golfing?
Op Ed

DNR Supports Park Land for Private Golfing?

Kohler would get state park land along the lakefront for its private golf course.

Spreading the Gospel of Solar Power

Spreading the Gospel of Solar Power

Businessman funds solar grants to non-profits and churches.

Great Lakes Echo: Perfect Weather Forecasts Possible?
Great Lakes Echo

Perfect Weather Forecasts Possible?

New towers on Lake Michigan, other Great Lakes, better predict lake-effect weather.

Study Shows Rivers’ Quality Declined

Study Shows Rivers’ Quality Declined

River Keepers give a “D plus” rating to water quality of Milwaukee’s estuary.

Op Ed: Wetlands Destruction Bill Targets Water, Wildlife
Op Ed

Wetlands Destruction Bill Targets Water, Wildlife

Threatens 1,000,000 acres, opposed by hunting and fishing groups.

Op Ed: The DNR Isn’t Quite Dead
Op Ed

The DNR Isn’t Quite Dead

Signs of life in its latest reports on natural resources that still survive.

More Coal Pollution for Metro Area?

More Coal Pollution for Metro Area?

Closing of We Energy’s Pleasant Prairie plant could hike coal usage at its Oak Creek plants.

Murphy’s Law: We Energies Embraces Solar Power
Murphy’s Law

We Energies Embraces Solar Power

State moving away from coal -- but still has a long ways to go.

Common Council Strengthens Lead Standards

Common Council Strengthens Lead Standards

But Health Department leaders contend it doesn't really change how they operate.

Campaign Cash: Bill Repeals Nearly 300 Air Pollution Rules
Campaign Cash

Bill Repeals Nearly 300 Air Pollution Rules

Backed by WMC, oil, paper and manufacturing companies.