Environment
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Group claims DNR settlement with Portage County dairy farm is illegal
A new lawsuit claims state regulators reached an illegal deal with a Portage County farm that shut out public input on the operation’s groundwater monitoring.
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‘They are stuck in limbo’: Northland College once again delays decision on school’s fate
Northland College in Ashland has once again delayed a decision on the future of the private environmental liberal arts school, frustrating faculty and students who say they’re living in limbo.
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Wisconsin soybean farmers fund SoyFoam effort to reduce PFAS in firefighting foam
Could a soybean-based foam help extinguish fires and prevent toxic chemicals from seeping into Wisconsin waterways? The Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board certainly hopes so.
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As honey bees become more popular, Wisconsin’s native bees still struggle
Wisconsin’s native bees have different ecological functions and needs than domesticated honey bees.
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Author recommends best places to visit in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
A travel guide to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula was recently released in its sixth edition. The author gives tips on where Wisconsin residents should consider visiting.
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Evers’ Earth Day pledge: Wisconsin will plant 100M trees by end of 2030
Wisconsin will plant 100 million trees by the end of 2030, Gov. Tony Evers announced as part of an Earth Day celebration. He also pledged to conserve 125,000 acres of forest in the state.
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US Fish and Wildlife Service rules out federal protections for lake sturgeon
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided that lake sturgeon don’t need federal protections under the Endangered Species Act, saying the population remains resilient due to fish stocking and ongoing management.
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How to curb your food waste
Julie Schilf, a program coordinator for the EPA, suggested tips and shared information with WPR’s Larry Meiller about ways we can cut back on food waste.
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EPA lists 2 PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances
The EPA has listed two PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances that will force businesses and those responsible for pollution to fund cleanup of the chemicals.
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Climate justice top of mind for UW-Madison students on Earth Day
More than 50 events will be held as part of Earth Fest at UW-Madison, celebrating Earth Day and Earth Week.