Solar energy passes coal power on list of largest U.S. electricity sources for first time
The United States hit a clean energy milestone last month as the amount of electricity generated through solar power topped what was made by coal for the first time ever.
The United States hit a clean energy milestone last month as the amount of electricity generated through solar power topped what was made by coal for the first time ever.
Fowl play: Hundreds of live eggs smuggled as winter coats seized
Hundreds of live eggs that were claimed to be winter jackets were intercepted and seized by border patrol agents this week.
Hundreds of live eggs that were claimed to be winter jackets were intercepted and seized by border patrol agents this week.
Ocean Observatories Initiative dismantled by Trump administration: What to know
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
National Park Service ranger dies while on patrol at Mount McKinley
A National Park Service ranger died Thursday after she fell into a crevasse while patrolling on Mount McKinley.
A National Park Service ranger died Thursday after she fell into a crevasse while patrolling on Mount McKinley.
Tyco agrees to $10M settlement over PFAS contamination in Wisconsin
The manufacturer of a firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeastern Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state.
The manufacturer of a firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeastern Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state.
Trump announces $700M coal initiative using Defense Production Act
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.
Gallery: Latest fountain of lava breaks record at Hawaiian volcano
When lava shot into the air at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, the fountaining set a new record for the volcano which has been erupting for more than a year.
When lava shot into the air at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, the fountaining set a new record for the volcano which has been erupting for more than a year.
Erin Brockovich pushing for data center transparency as AI booms
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Lake Michigan beach access; Lion's Den Gorge hikers blocked
Lion's Den Gorge hikers say new signs, rope and a trail camera are blocking a longtime Lake Michigan beach route north toward Port Washington, raising access questions.
Lion's Den Gorge hikers say new signs, rope and a trail camera are blocking a longtime Lake Michigan beach route north toward Port Washington, raising access questions.
Google aims to release 64 million “good" mosquitoes in California and Florida
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta to vote on separating from country
A vote will be held this fall on whether Alberta should stay in Canada or take legal steps under the Constitution to hold a binding referendum on leaving.
A vote will be held this fall on whether Alberta should stay in Canada or take legal steps under the Constitution to hold a binding referendum on leaving.
Milwaukee wastewater plant whistleblower releases allegations report
A former Veolia Water employee described working conditions at both of Milwaukee's wastewater plants as unethical, wrong and wasteful in a new report.
A former Veolia Water employee described working conditions at both of Milwaukee's wastewater plants as unethical, wrong and wasteful in a new report.
Wisconsin PFAS drinking water contamination, EPA grants $15M
Wisconsin will receive more than $15 million to address PFAS and "emerging contaminants" in drinking water, the EPA announced Tuesday.
Wisconsin will receive more than $15 million to address PFAS and "emerging contaminants" in drinking water, the EPA announced Tuesday.
Whale at center of rescue effort controversy found dead off Denmark coast
The humpback whale that rescuers tried to save two weeks ago after it became stranded in the Baltic Sea was found dead off a Danish island, authorities confirmed over the weekend.
The humpback whale that rescuers tried to save two weeks ago after it became stranded in the Baltic Sea was found dead off a Danish island, authorities confirmed over the weekend.
Milwaukee Riverkeeper robot helps clean beaches along lakefront
Milwaukee Riverkeeper unveiled new BeBot, which they call "Taylor Sift," a new robotic tool that will help keep lakefront beaches clean this year.
Milwaukee Riverkeeper unveiled new BeBot, which they call "Taylor Sift," a new robotic tool that will help keep lakefront beaches clean this year.
Milwaukee wastewater whistleblower alleges plant mismanagement
A former Veolia Water employee accused Veolia and MMSD of mismanaging Milwaukee-area wastewater treatment plants, allegations both companies deny amid contract negotiations.
A former Veolia Water employee accused Veolia and MMSD of mismanaging Milwaukee-area wastewater treatment plants, allegations both companies deny amid contract negotiations.
Friends of the Monarch Trail hosting plant sale in Greenfield Park
In time for Mother's Day, a community group is putting on a plant sale this weekend to help support monarch butterflies.
In time for Mother's Day, a community group is putting on a plant sale this weekend to help support monarch butterflies.
Manure spill in Marathon County caused by failed valve; DNR monitoring
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a manure spill near the village of Athens in Marathon County.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a manure spill near the village of Athens in Marathon County.
Pettit National Ice Center goes solar
The Pettit National Ice Center is installing a rooftop solar system in partnership with Wisconsin-based Arch Solar.
The Pettit National Ice Center is installing a rooftop solar system in partnership with Wisconsin-based Arch Solar.
Pettit National Ice Center rooftop solar system installed
The Pettit National Ice Center announced it is embracing a sustainable future with the installation of a rooftop solar energy system in partnership with Arch Solar, a Wisconsin-based solar company.
The Pettit National Ice Center announced it is embracing a sustainable future with the installation of a rooftop solar energy system in partnership with Arch Solar, a Wisconsin-based solar company.