Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump

The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.

'AirBNB of fashion': New app wants to help you rent out your closet and save the planet

By Rotation, a peer-to-peer fashion rental app, recently launched in the U.S. and has no inventory. Instead, it relies on users to rent out and monetize their own wardrobe.

El Nino blamed for recent bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast

Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.

Himalayan glaciers could lose 80% of their volume if global warming isn't controlled: study

A report from a Nepal-based research organization finds that water security for nearly 2 billion people downstream from the Hindu Kush Himalayan ranges will likely be threatened this century if global warming is not controlled.

Wisconsin clean energy, Secretary Granholm tours sites

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm visited Wisconsin Friday, June 16 to see advancements in pursuing clean energy.

Glendale Kletzsch Park fish passage aimed at growing native species

Big changes are coming to the Milwaukee River in Glendale's Kletzsch Park. A passage is being built to help native fish move upstream.

Canadian wildfires impact Wisconsin again, 6th air quality alert
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says you might want to spend less time outside as smoke from Canada?s historically bad wildfire season worsens our air quality.

Doctors warn that wildfire smoke causes 'accelerated skin aging'

Recent Canadian wildfires sent air quality into the dangerous zone for cities up and down the East Coast and the Great Lakes. That pollution can take a toll on your skin now and in the future.

Nearly 90 million in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic still trapped in polluted air as Canadian wildfire smoke thins

The air quality index (AQI) dropped below 100 in New York and Washington, D.C. on Friday morning, which is considered "moderate." It was in the low 100s around Philadelphia. The readings are a far cry from the hazardous readings that crossed 300 – and in some cases, 400 – on Wednesday and Thursday.

Combatting PFAS pollution: Wisconsin Republican lawmakers propose plan

Republican legislators have proposed a sweeping new plan to address PFAS pollution that would create grants for local governments, limit regulators' ability to delay projects on polluted property and mandate studies on how to treat contaminated water.

No Mow May ends, summer habits can still help pollinators

With "No Mow May" over, experts say there are still ways to help pollinators find food throughout the summer.

Why did Venice's Grand Canal turn green? Italian officials now have answer

Footage released by the Vigili del Fuoco, Italy’s national firefighters, showed a patch of Venice's famed Grand Canal turning a fluorescent green Sunday morning in the Rialto area.

No Mow May: Transforming lawns, empowering pollinators

We are halfway through "No Mow May." Have you caved yet and started up the lawn mower – or working hard to help the pollinators?

Unusual Texas beach discoveries, including creepy dolls, set for auction

“We are hoping the doll head goes for lots of money,” director of the Mission-Aransas Reserve Jace Tunnell, told FOX Television Stations, adding that the auction is in good spirit to help injured animals.

Climate danger: UN forecasts 2 in 3 chance of briefly hitting key heat limit soon

The world has been inching closer to the 1.5-degree threshold due to human-caused climate change for years. Scientists expect a temporary burst of heat from an El Nino will supercharge this.