Environment
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New study offers clues for treating deadly ‘white nose syndrome’ fungus in bats
New UW-Madison research identifies how fungus infiltrates bats’ skin cells and finds a new way to stop it from spreading.
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Residents urge DNR to deny CAFO expansion in Pierce County
Dozens of people urged state environmental regulators Thursday to deny a large livestock farm’s proposal to expand in Pierce County that would triple the number of cows and manure generated.
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Study at UW-La Crosse explores PFAS impact on survival of fish
As more communities find the chemicals, a UW-La Crosse professor is measuring how PFAS affects fish survival instincts and development.
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Land trusts to seek more Stewardship funds after state Supreme Court decision
Land conservation groups say they expect to see more funding requests under the state’s land purchase program now that the Legislature’s finance committee can’t legally block conservation projects.
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Mississippi River cities say they’re better prepared for flooding
An organization of river communities say investments in natural flood control measures means high water is less of a problem.
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2 cranes try their hand at parenting despite species difference
The International Crane Foundation is focused on growing the Blue Crane population. The species is considered vulnerable.
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A quirk in the law stymies lead pipe removal in Superior
In Superior, homeowners are prevented from receiving forgivable federal loan assistance for removal of the pipes due to a state law that prohibits the benefit when a private water utility is involved. Joscy Skandel of Superior Water, Light & Power spoke with WPR’s Robin Washington about efforts to change the law.
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Draft PSC report says Wisconsin’s major utilities on pace to meet emissions goals
All five of Wisconsin’s major electric utilities are on pace to hit their carbon reduction goals by the end of the decade, according to a new draft report from the state’s utility regulator.
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Waupaca County community recovering after major dam breach
Heavy rain on Friday morning clogged the millpond’s dam with down trees and other debris, causing water to spill over the top of the structure and erode away the earthen side.
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Study finds foam on Wisconsin rivers and lakes has higher PFAS levels than waters below
Researchers at UW-Madison have found that naturally occurring foams on state waterways have PFAS levels as much as thousands of times higher than waters that lie below.