Some Wisconsin utilities are slow to reduce fossil-fuel dependence, according to new data from the Sierra Club, while others are improving their efforts.
Tag Archives: Environment
Political obstruction is climate destruction
Wisconsin, like every other state, is facing an uncertain future due to a shifting climate and diminishing natural resources, and instead of working towards climate solutions, our representatives are busy dismantling the very policies that are proven to work.
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.
Advocates from PFAS-affected communities say GOP bill gives polluters a pass
Clean water advocates in some of Wisconsin’s communities hit hardest by PFAS contamination say Republican-authored legislation to aid in the cleanup of the harmful “forever chemicals” contains too many poison pills to support.
Opinion | Forget About ‘Wokeness’: Republicans Must Wake Up to the Climate Crisis
Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui is not the first U.S. city to be laid waste by wildfires.
Climate change is about to play a big role in government purchases – with vast implications for the US economy
The administration directed U.S. agencies to begin considering the social cost of greenhouse gases when making purchase decisions and implementing their budgets.
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 government leader from Wisconsin said municipalities are doing what they can, even with some challenges in their way.
Smoky Summer: Tips for WI Residents, Now and in Future
Air quality alerts have resurfaced in Wisconsin, with some areas experiencing the smoky air from Canadian wildfires.
Embracing Biodiversity: WI Farm Helps Pollinators Survive Climate Change
Agricultural landscapes with a robust array of plants will likely become even more important as temperatures warm.
WI Cities Face Pressure to Stop Euthanizing Geese
If you’ve been to a Wisconsin park recently, chances are you have noticed lots of geese. Their populations have trended upward, and animal rights advocates urge municipalities to take euthanasia off their list of mitigation strategies.