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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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
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.
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."
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.
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.
Liquid nitrogen fertilizer spill kills nearly 750,000 fish in Iowa river, officials say
About 265,000 gallons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer was released into the river.
About 265,000 gallons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer was released into the river.
USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
Milwaukee installing 'green' alleys this year, here's how they work
A Milwaukee committee approved replacing nine alleys with "green" alleys this year. What makes them green is what you can't see.
A Milwaukee committee approved replacing nine alleys with "green" alleys this year. What makes them green is what you can't see.
Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark
Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.
Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.
How scientists believe the loss of Arctic sea ice will impact US weather patterns
The Arctic’s summer sea ice extent has shrunk by more than 12% each decade due to the globe’s rising temperatures.
The Arctic’s summer sea ice extent has shrunk by more than 12% each decade due to the globe’s rising temperatures.