Iconic tree from ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’ chopped down, 16-year-old arrested
Images taken show the tree on the ground with a long, straight line through the trunk.
Images taken show the tree on the ground with a long, straight line through the trunk.
Louisiana governor requests federal help as Mississippi River saltwater intrusion threatens drinking water
Without enough freshwater flow, seawater is making its way up the Mississippi River and is expected to reach New Orleans by mid-October.
Without enough freshwater flow, seawater is making its way up the Mississippi River and is expected to reach New Orleans by mid-October.
Video: Rare ‘Dumbo’ octopus spotted during deep sea expedition
Researchers were conducting an expedition in the North Pacific Ocean to explore unseen deep-sea habitats.
Researchers were conducting an expedition in the North Pacific Ocean to explore unseen deep-sea habitats.
Lego scraps efforts to make toys out of recycled bottles
Denmark’s Lego says it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment by the world’s largest toymaker to use recycled bottles did not work.
Denmark’s Lego says it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment by the world’s largest toymaker to use recycled bottles did not work.
2023 Wisconsin Fall Color Report: Hunt down autumn splendor 🍂
Travel Wisconsin Fall Color Report reveals where, when and how to make the most out of the beautiful, but brief season before the sun sets on autumn.
Travel Wisconsin Fall Color Report reveals where, when and how to make the most out of the beautiful, but brief season before the sun sets on autumn.
Wisconsin DNR announces goose and duck hunting seasons
The Wisconsin DNR reminds waterfowl hunters to prepare for the opening of the regular goose and duck hunting seasons in September.
The Wisconsin DNR reminds waterfowl hunters to prepare for the opening of the regular goose and duck hunting seasons in September.
Feds spread $1 billion for tree plantings among US cities to lower extreme heat, improve health
The tree plantings will focus on marginalized areas in all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and some tribal nations.
The tree plantings will focus on marginalized areas in all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and some tribal nations.
Canada's supercharged wildfire forecast could mean bad air quality in US through fall
Canada upgraded its wildfire outlook through the fall, with officials expecting wildfire activity to be above normal to well above normal.
Canada upgraded its wildfire outlook through the fall, with officials expecting wildfire activity to be above normal to well above normal.
Artificial reef experiments aim to protect coastal military bases from hurricanes' massive waves, erosion
The project is constructing artificial reefs made from coral and oysters with the hopes of safeguarding military bases from storms.
The project is constructing artificial reefs made from coral and oysters with the hopes of safeguarding military bases from storms.
Jefferson County wildlife area, DNR acquires 1,800+ acres
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced the acquisition of 1,830 acres of future wildlife in Jefferson County area this week.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced the acquisition of 1,830 acres of future wildlife in Jefferson County area this week.
Tosa Green Summit offers sustainability, savings tips and resources
The Tosa Green Summit focused on saving money and reducing the community's environmental impact Saturday, Sept. 9.
The Tosa Green Summit focused on saving money and reducing the community's environmental impact Saturday, Sept. 9.
Watch: NOAA scientists find mysterious, shiny orb-like object on seafloor
Video from NOAA shows the vessel’s remotely operated arm carefully "tickle" the object before picking it up and sucking it into a vacuum-like tube.
Video from NOAA shows the vessel’s remotely operated arm carefully "tickle" the object before picking it up and sucking it into a vacuum-like tube.
Watch: Police remove climate protesters from US Open after 50-minute delay
"Kick them out!" people cheered as climate protesters shouted and interrupted the US Open. One protester glued his feet to the ground.
"Kick them out!" people cheered as climate protesters shouted and interrupted the US Open. One protester glued his feet to the ground.
Air pollution from wildfires linked to dementia cases, study says
Particulate pollution comes from several sources, not just wildfires, but the study identified particulates from wildfires and agriculture as the sources linked to dementia cases.
Particulate pollution comes from several sources, not just wildfires, but the study identified particulates from wildfires and agriculture as the sources linked to dementia cases.
NASA releases first images from pollution-monitoring satellite in space
NASA has shared this week the first images from TEMPO, the agency’s first space-based instrument designed to continuously measure air quality over North America, and do so with the resolution of a few square miles.
NASA has shared this week the first images from TEMPO, the agency’s first space-based instrument designed to continuously measure air quality over North America, and do so with the resolution of a few square miles.
Why fall season should actually begin on September 1
The calendar says autumn begins on Sept. 22, but 'climatological' or 'meteorological' fall starts 3 weeks earlier.
The calendar says autumn begins on Sept. 22, but 'climatological' or 'meteorological' fall starts 3 weeks earlier.
Wisconsin DNR policy board appointees pressed on wolves, more
Republican legislators pressed three of Gov. Tony Evers' appointees to the DNR policy board Wednesday ahead of possible confirmation votes.
Republican legislators pressed three of Gov. Tony Evers' appointees to the DNR policy board Wednesday ahead of possible confirmation votes.
Colorado River cuts: Western states will not lose as much water in 2024
The U.S. government in 2021 announced cuts that hit Arizona particularly hard. Last year, those cuts grew more severe thanks to continued drought, poor precipitation and less runoff from the river’s Rocky Mountains source.
The U.S. government in 2021 announced cuts that hit Arizona particularly hard. Last year, those cuts grew more severe thanks to continued drought, poor precipitation and less runoff from the river’s Rocky Mountains source.
Hawaii wildfires: How to help those impacted on Maui, Big Island
Officials said relief is needed immediately, and more will be required later as the islands recover from the impacts.
Officials said relief is needed immediately, and more will be required later as the islands recover from the impacts.
Maui wildfire: Death toll rises to 53; thousands race to escape
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says 53 people were killed in the devastating Maui wildfires, and the death toll will likely continue to rise.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says 53 people were killed in the devastating Maui wildfires, and the death toll will likely continue to rise.