Surprising environmental impacts of solar in Wisconsin
May 12, 2025
Many farmers are choosing to integrate solar panels into their fields. Now a new analysis shows that decision can impact a lot more than energy costs and the climate.…
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Solar’s Hype Girl
April 30, 2025
Amy talks with self-proclaimed solar "hype girl," Elise Couillard from the Couillard Solar Foundation.…
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Analysis uncovers local environmental impacts of solar farms in Wisconsin
April 23, 2025
Researchers looked at water quality, soil health, erosion and wildlife habitat.…
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The long list of Trump Administration attacks on our environment
April 21, 2025
Dozens of rules and regulations that protect our air, water, land, endangered species and more are being targeted.…
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Feast or Famine: What’s ahead for Wisconsin’s weather?
April 15, 2025
In 2024, a rainy January gave way to tornadoes in February, flooding in June and drought in July and August. So what is next for Wisconsin and how can we prepare?…
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Health Benefits of Clean Energy in Wisconsin
April 9, 2025
There are important health benefits from renewable energy development.…
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Local Environmental Benefits of Solar Farming in Wisconsin
April 3, 2025
How solar farms bring local water quality and land health benefits in Wisconsin.…
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AI data centers and the artificial need for dirty energy
March 27, 2025
Whether knowingly or not, you’ve probably already encountered some form of artificial intelligence. Google’s search results autoload AI-powered summaries; Microsoft has integrated AI-powered features into its business software offerings; uncanny AI-generated images have proliferated across every social media platform.…
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From energy crisis to climate crisis: The origin of energy codes and why we must move forward
March 27, 2025
Most homes and other buildings in Wisconsin were built before laws required insulation or efficient heating and cooling systems. In the absence of regulation, builders and developers constructed inefficient buildings, leaving us to deal with the consequences.…
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Home energy assessments: Get to know your home
March 27, 2025
Erin Lee, a Milwaukee resident who has owned her south side home for nine years, thought she knew which parts of her house…
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