Climate Change
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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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9 Ways to celebrate Earth Day in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Earth Day events to mark on your calendar.
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Fighting for our lights: US and WI Democrats want to end the energy burden for Wisconsinites
Rising utility bills in Wisconsin are creating a significant “energy burden” for families, with some households spending over 10%—and in some cases up to 20%—of their annual income on heat and electricity. While state Democratic lawmakers have had their hands tied by a Republican majority, Democratic lawmakers in Washington have decided to give it a…
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Question of the Week: New nuclear power in Wisconsin?
What are your feelings about new nuclear power generation being planned for Wisconsin? It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for February 1, 2026 Click one of the options below about a proposal to add nuclear power generation in eastern Wisconsin.
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Trump rejects federal disaster aid for Wisconsin after August flash floods
Disaster aid for individuals was approved last month, but six counties are on their own with $26 million in damages to roads, bridges, public buildings, and utilities.
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Are you recycling correctly? This new tool from Eau Claire County lets you know
New tool helps Wisconsinites determine what is recyclable and what is not.
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‘Magnificent’ monarch migration has begun, with sightings in WI
Wildlife experts call this a magical time of year as monarch butterflies have begun their migration from their northern breeding grounds to Central Mexico for the winter, with recent sightings in Wisconsin.
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How many times has Wisconsin received FEMA aid, and how long did a decision take?
It’s been eight days since Democratic Gov. Tony Evers asked President Donald Trump to declare a major disaster and open up federal aid for the August floods that hammered southeast Wisconsin.
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10 extreme Wisconsin weather events caught on camera
Blizzards, tornadoes, and floods are no strangers to us. Check out this footage of some extreme weather events Wisconsin has experienced over the years.
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Opinion: Wisconsin can’t afford to lose clean energy jobs to Washington politics
Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” will raise energy costs and roll back environmental protections.
