USDA reveals new version of Plant Hardiness Zone map
The map is updated for the first time in over 10 years and helps growers and gardeners determine which plants can thrive in certain weather conditions at locations in the U.S.
The map is updated for the first time in over 10 years and helps growers and gardeners determine which plants can thrive in certain weather conditions at locations in the U.S.
Wisconsin Plant Hardiness Zone changes; what it means for you
For the first time since 2012 an updated map of the plant hardiness zones have been released and there are quite a bit of changes for Wisconsin
For the first time since 2012 an updated map of the plant hardiness zones have been released and there are quite a bit of changes for Wisconsin
Wisconsin salt use: hidden costs, environmental impacts
Wisconsin's over-application of salt has hidden costs to the environment and your bank account. What is a cheap resource has long term consequences.
Wisconsin's over-application of salt has hidden costs to the environment and your bank account. What is a cheap resource has long term consequences.
Earthquake rattles northern Illinois; southern Wisconsin, 2 other states
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake rattled northern Illinois and parts of three other states, including Wisconsin, early Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey and police said.
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake rattled northern Illinois and parts of three other states, including Wisconsin, early Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey and police said.
Amazon deforestation reaches lowest level in 5 years
After four years of rising destruction in Brazil’s Amazon, deforestation dropped by 33.6% during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term, according to government satellite data.
After four years of rising destruction in Brazil’s Amazon, deforestation dropped by 33.6% during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term, according to government satellite data.
Combatting PFAS pollution: Wisconsin Senate OKs bill to spend millions
Wisconsin municipalities and landowners could apply for tens of millions of dollars in state grants to combat PFAS pollution under a bill the state Senate approved.
Wisconsin municipalities and landowners could apply for tens of millions of dollars in state grants to combat PFAS pollution under a bill the state Senate approved.
US National Climate Assessment finds worsening warming is hurting people in all regions
The National Climate Assessment, which comes out every four to five years, was released Tuesday with details that bring climate change's impacts down to a local level.
The National Climate Assessment, which comes out every four to five years, was released Tuesday with details that bring climate change's impacts down to a local level.
The last 12 months on Earth were the hottest ever recorded, analysis shows
A new report finds that burning gasoline, coal, and natural gas and other human activities are to blame for the unnatural warming.
A new report finds that burning gasoline, coal, and natural gas and other human activities are to blame for the unnatural warming.
2023 will almost certainly be the hottest year on record: What this means
This October was the hottest on record globally.
This October was the hottest on record globally.
Wisconsin fall foliage coming to an end: What makes it special?
As peak color comes to an end in southeast Wisconsin, there is a reason why our fall colors are so special in our neck of the woods.
As peak color comes to an end in southeast Wisconsin, there is a reason why our fall colors are so special in our neck of the woods.
Groundbreaking theory emerges about what really killed the dinosaurs
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Water, Wisconsin's key natural resource, faces storm runoff threat
Wisconsin storm runoff is one of the greatest threats to the quality of Lake Michigan. Millions of people rely on it for freshwater.
Wisconsin storm runoff is one of the greatest threats to the quality of Lake Michigan. Millions of people rely on it for freshwater.
Wisconsin shallow private wells; PFAS found in 71%, survey says
Nearly three-quarters of water samples drawn from hundreds of private wells across Wisconsin last year were contaminated with PFAS chemicals, a survey found.
Nearly three-quarters of water samples drawn from hundreds of private wells across Wisconsin last year were contaminated with PFAS chemicals, a survey found.
Americans are still putting too much food into landfills. Local officials seek EPA's help
A pair of recent reports from the Environmental Protection Agency put striking numbers on America's problem with food waste.
A pair of recent reports from the Environmental Protection Agency put striking numbers on America's problem with food waste.
Scientists calculate Earth will likely cross crucial warming threshold in early 2029
In a little more than five years – sometime in early 2029 – the world will likely be unable to stay below the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming if it continues to burn fossil fuels at its current rate.
In a little more than five years – sometime in early 2029 – the world will likely be unable to stay below the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming if it continues to burn fossil fuels at its current rate.
Milwaukee County passes 'Rights of Nature' resolution for environment
There is a growing environmental movement catching on in Milwaukee County.
There is a growing environmental movement catching on in Milwaukee County.
Wisconsin PFAS: Evers administration allocates $402M to combat
Gov. Tony Evers is allocating more than $402 million to address polluted drinking water in Wisconsin, his office announced Monday.
Gov. Tony Evers is allocating more than $402 million to address polluted drinking water in Wisconsin, his office announced Monday.
Don't bag your leaves this fall, experts say: Do this instead
Before you break out the rake and plastic bags to rid your yard of fallen leaves, experts hope you’ll consider leaving them on the ground instead.
Before you break out the rake and plastic bags to rid your yard of fallen leaves, experts hope you’ll consider leaving them on the ground instead.
Billions of snow crab deaths off Alaska coast linked to marine heatwave
Dropping to a historical low in 2021, and after historical highs three years earlier, the disappearance of snow crabs is one of the largest losses of marine life worldwide.
Dropping to a historical low in 2021, and after historical highs three years earlier, the disappearance of snow crabs is one of the largest losses of marine life worldwide.
Waukesha compost pilot program, drop-off site to gauge interest
Waukesha has a new compost pilot program to keep food waste out of landfills – not only protecting the environment, but saving tax dollars.
Waukesha has a new compost pilot program to keep food waste out of landfills – not only protecting the environment, but saving tax dollars.