Here are the most polluted cities in the US, globally
A new report sheds light on the issue of pollution by highlighting some locales in the U.S. and the world with inadequate air quality.
A new report sheds light on the issue of pollution by highlighting some locales in the U.S. and the world with inadequate air quality.
Wisconsin EV chargers; Evers signs bills unlocking $78M in funds
The newly-signed legislation enables the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to receive and administer more than $78 million in federal funds for the state’s EV infrastructure.
The newly-signed legislation enables the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to receive and administer more than $78 million in federal funds for the state’s EV infrastructure.
Lapham Lodge: New Kettle Moraine State Forest building breaks ground
The Wisconsin DNR broke ground Tuesday on Lapham Lodge – a new building located within the Kettle Moraine State Forest's Lapham Peak Unit.
The Wisconsin DNR broke ground Tuesday on Lapham Lodge – a new building located within the Kettle Moraine State Forest's Lapham Peak Unit.
Global warming on the rise, prompting UN weather agency to issue 'red alert'
The U.N. weather agency has issued a "red alert" due to alarming increases in greenhouse gases, temperatures, and melting of glaciers and sea ice.
The U.N. weather agency has issued a "red alert" due to alarming increases in greenhouse gases, temperatures, and melting of glaciers and sea ice.
Great Lakes ice lacking, fish and algae among possible impacts
A historic lack of Great Lakes ice amid a weirdly warm winter could impact fish populations, algae blooms and lake levels – impacting commerce.
A historic lack of Great Lakes ice amid a weirdly warm winter could impact fish populations, algae blooms and lake levels – impacting commerce.
Earth sets heat records for 9 straight months as February 2024 goes down as planet’s hottest
February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the world, which makes it the ninth month in a row to be the hottest on record, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced Tuesday.
February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the world, which makes it the ninth month in a row to be the hottest on record, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced Tuesday.
Wisconsin needs PFAS restrictions before clean-up mandate, court rules
Environmental regulators can't force polluters to clean up PFAS contamination without going through the Legislature, a state court ruled Wednesday.
Environmental regulators can't force polluters to clean up PFAS contamination without going through the Legislature, a state court ruled Wednesday.
The Arctic Ocean could be ‘ice-free’ by 2030s
The study defines “ice-free” as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.
The study defines “ice-free” as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.
French fries are one of the best meals for protecting biodiversity, study finds
A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.
A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.
Molson Coors joins Wisconsin renewable energy program
Molson Coors Beverage Co. will be the first company to join the new Renewable Pathway Pilot Program, We Energies announced on Tuesday.
Molson Coors Beverage Co. will be the first company to join the new Renewable Pathway Pilot Program, We Energies announced on Tuesday.
‘Thousands of whales disappeared,’ likely starved to death amid strong heatwave: study
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Could Mexico City run out of water soon? Region faces historic shortage
Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.
Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.
PFAS pollution: Wisconsin lawmakers pass bill to tackle problem
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill Thursday that would unlock $125 million to help municipalities and landowners cope with PFAS pollution.
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill Thursday that would unlock $125 million to help municipalities and landowners cope with PFAS pollution.
Bill to fight PFAS; Evers signals he will not sign Republican bill
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signaled he has no intention of signing a Republican bill that would spend millions of dollars to address pollution from PFAS.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signaled he has no intention of signing a Republican bill that would spend millions of dollars to address pollution from PFAS.
Wisconsin medical marijuana, tax cut among bills still on table
The Wisconsin Legislature is still considering bills on a number of topics, including medical marijuana and a tax cut, as the Assembly session's end nears.
The Wisconsin Legislature is still considering bills on a number of topics, including medical marijuana and a tax cut, as the Assembly session's end nears.
African American Environmental Pioneer Awards highlights community
The awards recognize African Americans who have dedicated themselves to improving the environment.
The awards recognize African Americans who have dedicated themselves to improving the environment.
Here are the top 10 deadliest national parks, according to research
The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.
The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.
Wisconsin DNR winter prescribed burns for 2024; track on website
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced that fire management crews are starting to perform prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced that fire management crews are starting to perform prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state.
States with plastic bag bans prevented billions of bags from being used, report says
The report, Plastic Bag Bans Work, noted that bans in just five locations in the U.S. cut single-use plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year.
The report, Plastic Bag Bans Work, noted that bans in just five locations in the U.S. cut single-use plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year.
Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says
One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.
One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.