WI: Environment
A snapshot of federal investments being put to use in WI
City and county governments are feeling the pinch of rising operating costs but in Wisconsin, federal incentives are driving a range of local …
WI, other states prepare for new PFAS drinking water rule
Efforts to limit human exposure to so-called forever chemicals continue to unfold in Wisconsin. Meanwhile, advocates are hopeful residents will be …
WI utilities make union jobs a priority for green projects
With the help of federal aid, Wisconsin is catching up to neighboring states in accelerating clean energy construction projects and the Badger State …
Tribal interests remain at heart of opposition to Great Lakes oil pipeline
Later this month, Indigenous leaders will speak before a United Nations panel about their ongoing concerns with a controversial oil pipeline in the …
WI poised to hit fast track in adding EV charging stations
Wisconsin has lagged behind neighboring states in adding electric vehicle charging stations, but the Badger State is about to take a big leap forward …
Electric bus movement looks to accelerate
Most school and transit buses on the nation's roadways these days are still powered by diesel engines but in Wisconsin and elsewhere, there is hope …
Digesters: Helpful in reducing farm emissions?
Wisconsin is part of a movement to reduce livestock emissions by converting manure into energy sources, and there are calls to weave in a careful …
Milwaukee program helps schools ditch playground asphalt for natural settings
Urban heat islands, made worse by climate change, can push up temperatures and bring on more air pollution in larger cities. Now, a Milwaukee project …
Can offshore Great Lakes projects get a second wind?
Offshore wind development in the Great Lakes region has had a turbulent history. Once considered a promising location for such projects, Wisconsin …
Research project aims to make climate adaptation age-inclusive
From prolonged droughts to intense rain and snowstorms, the Midwest is not immune to climate change threats. An emerging resource aims to place more …
Study: Air pollution linked to coal plants more deadly than previously thought
Researchers are out with new findings they say show that death rates linked to air pollution from coal plants are underestimated. A Wisconsin …
Mixed grades for WI utilities in shifting away from fossil fuels
Some Wisconsin utilities are slow to reduce fossil-fuel dependence, according to new data from the Sierra Club, while others are improving their …