by Jon Drewsen | Apr 24, 2020 | climate change, Energy & Climate
As a start to Earth Week, Dane County leaders released their Climate Action Plan on Monday, April 20. The plan charts a way forward for the county to meet carbon reduction goals and prepares the county for the impacts of climate change in a way that creates economic...
by Mark Redsten | Apr 22, 2020 | Other News
Today, on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we celebrate. Admittedly, we are celebrating this Earth Day much differently than in the past. This Earth Day movement began with a teach-in; but this year, we are instructed to stay in our homes due to the Coronavirus...
by Peyton David | Apr 1, 2020 | energy efficiency, Helpful enviro hints, Other News, recycling
With the entire state of Wisconsin ordered to stay at home in light of the coronavirus pandemic, we’re seeing changes to the environment, even though the circumstances are deeply troubling. There’s less need to travel, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions from...
by Mark Redsten | Mar 19, 2020 | Other News
Undoubtedly, you have been inundated with news and messages about the novel coronavirus that has shaken up all aspects of life. This is certainly a unique and frightening situation. As we learn more and come to realize that this pandemic will continue to create...
by Scott Laeser | Mar 16, 2020 | clean water, groundwater, PFAS, Water
Early last year, in his State of the State Address, Gov. Evers declared 2019 the Year of Clean Drinking Water. While 2019 is behind us, the governor has continually reiterated—through his words and actions—his support for efforts to address polluted drinking water...
by Paul Mathewson | Mar 10, 2020 | climate change, Energy & Climate, Under the Lens column
One of the anticipated impacts of climate change in Wisconsin is an increase in extreme storms and subsequent flood events. Those of us in southern Wisconsin got a taste of this from the storm in 2018 that dropped nearly of a foot rain in parts of Dane County, and...
