WI: Toxics
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 …
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 …
WI Sees Hope After 3M Decision on Forever Chemicals
Wisconsin and all other states have seen the effects of so-called "forever chemicals." Those pushing for their removal say 3M's announcement to phase …
EPA Makes 'Forever Chemicals' a Priority With Latest Action
The federal government is taking new steps to protect people in Wisconsin and other states from "forever chemicals." PFOA and PFOS are two types of p…
WI Tribal Advocates: Pipeline Threatens Agricultural Traditions
Enbridge is seeking to reroute a portion of its Line 5 around the Bad River Band's territory in northern Wisconsin. The rerouting falls within the …
WI Natural Resources Board Approves New Standards for 'Forever Chemicals'
Wisconsin's Natural Resources Board has approved new contamination standards for Perfluorinated and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS), a family of …
Public Weighs In on Reroute of Controversial Line 5 Project
On Wednesday night, Wisconsinites had a chance to weigh in on Enbridge's controversial Line 5 project, which skirts around tribal territories in the …
WI Tribes Raise New Concerns Over Enbridge 'Line 5' Reroute
Wisconsin tribal organizations are raising new concerns about a proposed reroute of Enbridge's Line 5 oil pipeline. The Great Lakes Indian Fish and …
Economics of WI Gas Plant Proposal Questioned
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Legal proceedings continue involving a proposed natural-gas plant for northwestern Wisconsin. The plans have been approved by state …
Bill Could Restrict WI Cities From Suing Over 'Forever Chemicals'
MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin policymakers are looking to provide more aid to towns and cities faced with contamination cleanup of so-called "forever …
WI Doctors Encouraged by Biden's Environmental Moves
MADISON, Wis. -- President Joe Biden is taking more action this week to reverse the environmental rollbacks of the Trump administration. Some in the …
Feds Lay Out Recovery Plan for Endangered Bumble Bee
MADISON, Wis. -- A certain kind of bumble bee that once thrived in the Midwest and along the East Coast is now endangered, and federal officials are …