American Lung Association: Milwaukee gets 'F' for levels of pollution
On Wednesday, April 24, the American Lung Association graded the greater Milwaukee area – and gave it an F for having unhealthy levels of particle pollution.
Jefferson County family farm and market emphasizes sustainability
We don't often associate farmers with Earth Day, but it's a relationship that benefits us all. Off of Farmington Road in the town of Helenville in Jefferson County, it's a family farm in every sense.
Family farm and store promotes sustainability
A Jefferson County family farm and market is emphasizing sustainability, showing people that the association between Earth Day and farmers is a relationship that benefits us all.
Big Clean MKE for Earth Day
The annual Big Clean MKE initiative took place on Monday, April 22. It is a citywide beautification effort in memory of Special Enforcement Inspector Greg "Ziggy" Zyszkiewicz, who was killed during an attempted carjacking while working for the city of Milwaukee in 2017.
Big Clean MKE; citywide effort in memory of Greg 'Ziggy' Zyszkiewicz
The annual Big Clean MKE initiative takes place on Monday, April 22. It is a citywide beautification effort in memory of Special Enforcement Inspector Greg “Ziggy" Zyszkiewicz.
Celebrate Earth Day: Easy ways you can help preserve our planet
Helping to preserving our home is easier than you think. Here are some tips to help you honor Mother Earth on Earth Day and beyond.
Volunteers take part in Milwaukee Riverkeeper’s spring cleanup
Tires and plastic bags were among the tons of garbage volunteers found and cleaned up during the Milwaukee Riverkeeper’s annual spring cleanup.
Milwaukee Riverkeeper annual spring cleanup
Thousands of volunteers took to Milwaukee County's rivers, parks, and waterways to pick up garbage and trash.
Milwaukee Riverkeeper 29th annual spring cleanup
Come to the rivers and parks and watersheds to clean up trash for the Milwaukee Riverkeeper 29th annual spring cleanup!
Starbucks says new cold drink cups are made with less plastic
Starbucks said the move underscores its commitment to halving its waste, water and carbon footprints by 2030.
Milwaukee awarded $12M 'tree canopy' grant for planting, maintenance
The Biden Administration awarded Milwaukee an urban forestry grant, providing money to plant more trees and improve the city's tree canopy.
Milwaukee compost bin sale now through May 19
The City of Milwaukee, in partnership with the Wisconsin-based nonprofit, Recycling Connections, is now hosting the 13th annual compost bin sale now through May 19.
Wisconsin PFAS: Republicans ignore Evers' call to spend $125M
Wisconsin Republicans on Tuesday ignored the latest call from Gov. Tony Evers to spend $125 million to combat so-called forever chemicals.
Here are the 20 worst US cities for seasonal allergies – and some of the best
Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.
Which states are the greenest? Report ranks most eco-friendly places in US
A report by Wallet Hub used several factors such as air quality, environmentally friendly behaviors, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions to rank all 50 states.
Wisconsin PFAS contamination, health risks; new EPA regulations
"Forever chemicals" might be in your water. In Wisconsin, PFAS have been detected in areas across the state such as Oconomowoc and Milwaukee.
PFAS and cancer: The truth behind 'forever chemicals'
The Biden administration has implemented stringent regulations on "forever chemicals" in drinking water
PFAS: EPA imposes first-ever limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing first-ever limits on certain "forever chemicals" in tap water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured.
Wisconsin PFAS: Evers vetoes Republican-backed bill
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a Republican bill that would have created grants to fight pollution from PFAS, known as "forever chemicals."
March marks 10th straight month as the hottest on record, scientists say
Climate scientists connect most of the record hot temperatures to human-caused climate change like carbon dioxide and methane emissions created by burning coal and natural gas.