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Diverse and resilient energy production is needed to meet future demand, global report says
Alexa St. John Associated Press Electricity demand will rise much faster than overall energy growth in the coming decades, underscoring the need for diversified energy sources, according to an analysis […]
After delays, survivors are waiting longer for disaster aid
Disaster survivors are having to wait longer to get aid from the federal government, according to a new Associated Press analysis of decades of data. It's taking more than a month, on average, so far during Trump's current term, the AP found.
Millions in floodwater management programs preceded historic rainfall in southeast Wisconsin
Before historic flooding hit southeast Wisconsin, the region’s sewerage district completed hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of stormwater management projects in the decades before.
EPA moves to repeal landmark ‘endangerment finding’ that allows climate regulation
The proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule would rescind a 2009 declaration that determined that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare.
Evers signs bills to bolster nuclear power
Gov. Tony Evers signs bills to study fusion energy and launch a nuclear tech board, aiming to make Wisconsin a national hub for nuclear innovation.
Renewable energy jumps to new high, powered by China solar boom
Renewables world wide saw a banner year in 2024. China was a world leader in capacity growth, but the rest of the world still lagged behind climate goals.
DeepSeek says it built its chatbot cheap. What does that mean for AI’s energy needs and the climate?
The onset of an artificial intelligence that claims to surpass ChatGPT brings up questions of energy, renewables and fossil fuels.
Trump’s first executive orders target immigration, international trade and the economy
The Republican president's sweeping actions reflect many of his campaign promises and determination to concentrate executive branch power in the West Wing.
In new term, Trump set to go after measures that are doing the most to fight climate change
Changes in the White House and the U.S. Senate could have major rollbacks for significant climate policies, according to experts.
Trump 2.0 will alter global climate fighting efforts. Will others step up?
Global efforts to fight climate change stumbled but survived the last time Donald Trump was elected president and withdrew the United States from an international climate agreement.
Climate change boosted Helene’s deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for Milton
Scientists say human-caused climate change boosted the rainfall of deadly Hurricane Helene by about 10%. The analysis released as hurricane Milton hits Florida.
School districts race to invest in cooling solutions as classrooms and playgrounds heat up
As cities such as Phoenix hit their 100th straight day above 100 F, schools are spending money on technology such as cool roofs.
Today’s News
- WisDOT says veterans graves won’t be moved during I-94 expansion
- Wisconsin Laborers union launches peer support group
- Milwaukee County courthouse cost doubles to nearly $900 million
- Plan Commission punts decision on Milwaukee Walmart redevelopment
- Drilling fluid spills into wetland during Line 5 reroute construction
- Lease for Milwaukee’s Derse property opens as company moves to Oak Creek
- Goodbye NAIOP Wisconsin, hello CREDA Wisconsin
- Milwaukee elementary school deemed total loss after inferno
- Leadership roles change at Bliffert Lumber
- TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids from around Wisconsin | June 30
- Foreclosure judgement ordered for Neutral Milwaukee site
- HEAT IS ON: Construction experts share tips on working in record-breaking temps
Project Profiles
- First prefabricated bridge in US installed in Eau Claire County
- Illinois developer worked with Wisconsin contractor to build 258-unit Wauwatosa apartment complex
- VJS Construction raises the roof for Bruce Guadalupe Community School expansion project
- Microgrid pilot project will store energy for village affected by outages
- Dane County sees uptick in highway work zone crashes, on track to exceed last year
- The Hop streetcar will debut newest service route in fall with limited service
- FPC Live slims venue proposal to 1 downtown building
- Children’s Hospital urgent care center in Milwaukee gets first round of city approval
- With Sonag Construction shut down, feds move to block indicted owner from collecting leftover assets
- Four contractors selected to build border wall prototypes
- UW-Milwaukee’s Greenstreet shaping minds (and the city)
- Turning the Corner(s) (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)