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Michigan regulators approve $500M pipeline tunnel project under channel linking 2 Great Lakes

December 1, 2023 - 1:35pm

Michigan officials approved a $500 million plan Friday to encase in a protective tunnel a portion of an oil pipeline that runs beneath a channel connecting two Great Lakes, leaving just one more regulatory hurdle for the contentious project.

Wisconsin may remove lead pipes faster as EPA unveils aggressive new timeline

November 30, 2023 - 11:10am

Most communities across the nation would have to replace lead pipes within the next decade under a proposal announced by the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday, including an estimated 341,000 lead lines in Wisconsin.

Are Wisconsin's aquifers lower due to recent drought? Leading state geologist weighs in

November 30, 2023 - 5:40am

Measuring the toll on Wisconsin’s underground water supplies from severe drought conditions could take years to gauge, according to the head of the state’s geological survey.

As utilities close coal-burning plants, debate shifts to role of natural gas in energy future

November 30, 2023 - 5:00am

A proposed natural gas plant in Superior has been the subject of a yearslong battle. Environmental groups and others have objected to utilities’ claims that natural gas remains a necessary part of the Midwest regional electric grid. The fight is an example of the complexity around the transition to clean...

Wisconsinites observe negotiations at United National Climate Change Conference

November 29, 2023 - 5:15am

A virtual panel discussion of Wisconsinites who attended the COP28 conference aims to demystify the international climate change conference for people in the state.

Making one of the 'coolest' things in Wisconsin: Thorogood work boots

November 28, 2023 - 12:20pm

What do you think the coolest thing made in Wisconsin is? Some might say a Thorogood brand work boot. In October, the "American Heritage" boot ranked as a top four finalist for this year’s “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” contest, conducted by the lobbying firm Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce.

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Michigan regulators approve $500M pipeline tunnel project under channel linking 2 Great Lakes

Wisconsin may remove lead pipes faster as EPA unveils aggressive new timeline

Are Wisconsin's aquifers lower due to recent drought? Leading state geologist weighs in

As utilities close coal-burning plants, debate shifts to role of natural gas in energy future

Wisconsinites observe negotiations at United National Climate Change Conference

Making one of the 'coolest' things in Wisconsin: Thorogood work boots

Studies find methods for removing carbon dioxide must develop faster to meet climate goals

State grants could help prevent food waste, get excess food to those who need it

The tallest mass timber building in the world is in Milwaukee

Wisconsin hunters killed 16 percent fewer deer during opening weekend of gun deer season

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