WI: Environment
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 …
Long-term warming brings unwelcome treats for Midwest Halloweens
As Halloween approaches, cooler temperatures will spread over Wisconsin, but weather experts said climate change is making October nights in the …
WI small-farm advocates push back on CAFOs
Family-farm advocates in rural Wisconsin are pushing back on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, or CAFOs, as the livestock industry becomes more …
Environmental groups advise caution on 'hydrogen hub' initiative
Wisconsin is going to be a part of two new "hydrogen hubs" backers say will generate clean fuel but some environmental groups say it is a mixed bag…
WI Mayor Offers Glimpse into Cities Phasing in Clean-Energy Projects
New polling suggests most Americans support nationwide efforts to boost renewable energy capacity under the threat of climate change, and a local …