Environment
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Dropped anchor: GOP lawmakers let Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson conservation program expire
Wisconsin’s 37-year-old conservation and recreation grant program expired June 30 after Senate Republicans pulled their own reauthorization bill and voted down a one-year extension, leaving parks, trails, and boat launches in all 72 counties without the state matching dollars they’ve relied on for decades.
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As data centers strain Wisconsin’s grid, advocates point to clean energy wins and a lingering policy gap
Wisconsin has no clean energy mandate, no integrated resource plan, and data centers straining its grid. But solar and wind projects keep clearing approval, while a 2025 state ruling has already helped landlords save $43,000 a year on utility bills.
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Tornadoes are breaking records in Midwest states as Tornado Alley moves east
Wisconsin has seen a higher than average number of tornadoes so far this year, according to data from the National Weather Service.
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When will Wisconsin air quality improve? Wildfire smoke questions answered
Let’s clear the haze on exactly how smoke from Canadian wildfires is affecting air quality in Wisconsin.
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WI energy program cuts costs and carbon in affordable housing
A Dane County program is working with rental property owners to make multifamily homes more energy efficient through renovations that make the buildings more environmentally sustainable while lowering energy bills, all at no cost to renters.
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WI pummeled early with record-shattering severe weather
In just the first three weeks of April, the state recorded more severe thunderstorm, tornado, and flash flood warnings than in any full month over the past 40 years of available data—well ahead of the typical peak later in the spring.
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As they move north, here’s what to know about the popular monarch butterfly
Monarch butterflies are one of the most identifiable insects in Wisconsin.
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What Wisconsin counties get the most tornado warnings? See the data
As Wisconsin residents deal with weather warnings and tornado sirens to start the week, some will have more experience with the routine than others. From 2005 to 2025, the National Weather Service in Wisconsin issued 1,698 tornado warnings across the state, according to the Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Dane County leads the way with 80 tornado warnings issued in the 20 years…
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12 dog-friendly spots in Door County, from breweries to a beachfront inn
Hotels, restaurants, parks, and beaches welcome dog-friendly travelers to Door County.
