Climate Change
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How do Trump’s executive orders affect climate and clean energy funding in Wisconsin?
Federal funding and incentives for climate and clean energy projects in Wisconsin face an uncertain future after President Donald Trump signed a slate of executive orders to revoke policies, including the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Study finds winter days on the Great Lakes growing shorter due to climate change
Researchers arrived at their findings by examining ice conditions and surface water temperatures.
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As climate change threats loom, Great Lakes mapping effort supports resilience
An effort is underway to map the bottom of the Great Lakes to better understand its depths, potential hazards and support climate resilience in the face of extreme storms.
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A declining forest products industry threatens Wisconsin’s woodlands
Wisconsin’s forests are facing numerous threats, including climate change, invasive species and a decline in the logging industry, which can help spur new forest growth.
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After a tragedy, a weather expert warns of hazards on the ice
Joseph Moore, the warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Duluth, spoke with WPR’s Robin Washington on “Morning Edition” about how to best determine if ice is safe to venture on, as well as preparing for an emergency if it isn’t.
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Study says state wetlands are at risk, but Wisconsin has protections others don’t
A new study claims a U.S. Supreme Court ruling threatens millions of Wisconsin wetlands that provide $4.56 billion in flood mitigation benefits each year, but regulators and policy experts contend Wisconsin has better wetland protections than other states.
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Want to save on home upgrades? These rebates and tax credits are still in play.
Climate and energy efficiency advocates say Wisconsin homeowners can still take advantage of incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act as President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to rescind unspent funds.
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Pressed for powder, study finds ski areas are relying more on snowmaking
Ski hills in Wisconsin are relying more on snowmaking and other strategies to adapt to changing snow conditions due to climate change, according to a new study.
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Wisconsin could lose out under Trump term targeting climate, clean energy policies
Wisconsin energy experts say President-elect Donald Trump will slow reductions in greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change and the shift to renewable energy, but not stop it entirely.
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Warm, dry weather sparks hundreds more wildfires than normal
Wisconsin has seen around 250 more wildfires this year than the average for the last decade as the state faces high fire danger due to dry, warm weather.
