100 Menomonee River Parkway trees removed without authorization
Milwaukee County Parks said approximately 100 newly planted trees were removed from a restoration project site without authorization.
Milwaukee County Parks said approximately 100 newly planted trees were removed from a restoration project site without authorization.
August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
Wisconsin endangered oak ecosystems, 'OAKtoberfest' to help
The Waukesha County Land Conservancy will hold "OAKtoberfest" on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Old World Wisconsin in Eagle to promote native oak trees and raise money for habitat restoration.
The Waukesha County Land Conservancy will hold "OAKtoberfest" on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Old World Wisconsin in Eagle to promote native oak trees and raise money for habitat restoration.
Wisconsin endangered oak ecosystems, 'OAKtoberfest' to help
The Waukesha County Land Conservancy will hold "OAKtoberfest" on Sept. 26, at Old World Wisconsin in Eagle to raise money for habitat restoration.
The Waukesha County Land Conservancy will hold "OAKtoberfest" on Sept. 26, at Old World Wisconsin in Eagle to raise money for habitat restoration.
EPA proposal would make it harder for public to comment on data center plans
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
160 killed in China-Nepal flash floods; hundreds missing, including 47 Americans
Scores of people were killed Wednesday when flash floods swept through communities along the China-Nepal border. Rescue teams are still trying to locate hundreds more who are still missing in the Himalayan region, including nearly 50 Americans.
Scores of people were killed Wednesday when flash floods swept through communities along the China-Nepal border. Rescue teams are still trying to locate hundreds more who are still missing in the Himalayan region, including nearly 50 Americans.
Historic Revolutionary War ‘witness tree’ at center of preservation effort
Conservationists are implementing preservation measures to extend the life of a rare "witness tree" that dates back to the Revolutionary War.
Conservationists are implementing preservation measures to extend the life of a rare "witness tree" that dates back to the Revolutionary War.
Trump administration moves to end 2001 roadless rule on national forests
The Trump administration is seeking to repeal protections for millions of acres of national forest, citing wildfire management and forest health as environmental groups warn of potential ecological harm.
The Trump administration is seeking to repeal protections for millions of acres of national forest, citing wildfire management and forest health as environmental groups warn of potential ecological harm.
Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Sugar-based plastics could offer solution to microplastic pollution
Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.
Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.
NOAA says July was warmest month in US history, surpassing 1936 Dust Bowl heat
July was the hottest month on record, according to the NOAA.
July was the hottest month on record, according to the NOAA.
First-known freshwater contagious cancer spreading among catfish in Vermont lake
The first-ever transmissible cancer to spread among fish in a freshwater setting has been discovered among brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog.
The first-ever transmissible cancer to spread among fish in a freshwater setting has been discovered among brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog.
Microplastics detected in most heart attack patients' blood in startling new study
Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.
Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.
Wisconsin drought; water newly-planted trees, saplings
With our extremely dry stretch of weather impacting southeast Wisconsin, Milwaukee Forestry Services is looking for help from you. Forestry Services Manager Erin Stoekl joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about what is needed from the public -- whether you live in Milwaukee or elsewhere.
With our extremely dry stretch of weather impacting southeast Wisconsin, Milwaukee Forestry Services is looking for help from you. Forestry Services Manager Erin Stoekl joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about what is needed from the public -- whether you live in Milwaukee or elsewhere.
Speeding costs US drivers $22M, saves less than a minute, study finds
Researchers show that the costs of going over the posted speed limits do not appear to outweigh the time saved by speeding.
Researchers show that the costs of going over the posted speed limits do not appear to outweigh the time saved by speeding.
Extreme heat impact on trees; what you need to know
Extreme heat like we are experiencing in southeast Wisconsin can have a big impact on the trees in your yard and neighborhood. What do you need to watch for, and what can you do to prevent damage to those trees? Wisconsin Live Desk got answers from a Milwaukee-certified arborist, Adam Passo.
Extreme heat like we are experiencing in southeast Wisconsin can have a big impact on the trees in your yard and neighborhood. What do you need to watch for, and what can you do to prevent damage to those trees? Wisconsin Live Desk got answers from a Milwaukee-certified arborist, Adam Passo.
Keystone Pipeline hit with proposed massive multi-million dollar fine
A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022.
A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022.
Trump administration to allow drilling, mining on critical wildlife habitats
The Trump administration is rolling back more protections under the Endangered Species Act with a new policy that will allow drilling, mining and logging on critical wildlife habitats.
The Trump administration is rolling back more protections under the Endangered Species Act with a new policy that will allow drilling, mining and logging on critical wildlife habitats.
3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.
17 states take California to court over plastic packaging rules
A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations.
A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations.