air pollution Archives - Wisconsin Watch

An aerial view shows buildings, streets and a river beneath a low layer of haze.

Environment, Forward, Health & Welfare

Wildfire smoke raises air pollution concerns in Rock County, where asthma rates are among the highest in Wisconsin

by Zoey Elwood / Wisconsin Watch August 24, 2026August 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Beloit was named the worst U.S. city for air pollution in 2023, but the state has resisted local calls to monitor the air quality there.

A hazy view of the Wisconsin State Capitol rises above a city street with cars, buildings and trees as smoke reduces visibility.

Environment, Health & Welfare

DataWatch: Wisconsin air pollution reaches record highs as wildfire smoke engulfs the state

by Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin Watch July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

An aerial view shows a residential neighborhood fading into dense smoke that obscures the distant skyline and horizon.

Environment, Health & Welfare

Wildfire smoke brings hazardous air quality in Wisconsin. Here’s how to stay safe

by Astrid Code / Wisconsin Watch July 16, 2026July 17, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Electronic sign above highway says “AIR QUALITY ALERT CONSIDER REDUCING TRIPS”

Air quality worsens in eastern US as Canadian wildfire smoke hangs over Midwest

by Associated Press June 4, 2025June 4, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wildfire smoke is new hazard in upper Midwest

by Madeline Heim / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Chloe Johnson / Minneapolis Star Tribune June 10, 2023July 31, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Environment, Frac Sand Rush, Government, Health & Welfare

12 Sandy GIFs: An animated guide to Wisconsin’s frac sand rush

by Taylor Chase, Jacob Berchem and Kate Golden April 6, 2015July 27, 2015 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Frac Sand Rush, Government, Health & Welfare

Frac sand health fears rise as mining booms in Wisconsin

by Alison DirrOctober 6, 2013June 4, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Environment, Frac Sand Rush

New studies measure air, water impacts of frac sand mines

by Kate PrengamanMarch 3, 2013June 9, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Environment, Frac Sand Rush, Government, Health & Welfare

Frac sand industry faces DNR violations, warnings

by Kate PrengamanMarch 3, 2013June 9, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Environment, Frac Sand Rush

Frac sand mining and processing permits

by Kate PrengamanMarch 3, 2013June 9, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Frac Sand Rush, WisWatch Blog

Sand mines + air quality, tonight on Wisconsin Public Television

by Kate GoldenFebruary 1, 2013June 19, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Environment, Government, Health & Welfare

Under legal pressure, Wisconsin coal-fired power plants curb emissions

by Sarah Karon November 19, 2011June 18, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

We'll send a verification code to %EMAIL%.