Ancient carbon emissions from rivers may accelerate climate change: study
A new global study reveals that nearly 60% of river CO₂ comes from ancient carbon sources, challenging assumptions about carbon cycles and raising new concerns about climate change.
Hales Corners PFAS, water conversion project breaks ground
A water conversion project broke ground in Hales Corners on Friday, aiming to address so-called "forever chemical" issues for more than 100 households.
Canadian wildfire smoke causes 'very unhealthy' conditions in Midwest
Smoke from Canadian wildfires carried another day of poor air quality south of the border to the Midwest, where conditions in parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan were rated “very unhealthy” Tuesday.
Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee awarded LEED Platinum certification
Fiserv Forum has been awarded LEED Platinum certification, the Milwaukee Bucks announced on Friday, May 30.
Forecast: Even more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extreme weather
A new five-year forecast warns the world is likely to keep breaking heat records, risking more wildfires, hurricanes, and deadly heat waves.
Popular beers found with high levels of dangerous 'forever chemicals,' study reveals
Recent studies have found that some beers brewed in the US have high levels of "forever chemicals" and are considered above the allowed EPA limit.
America's cities are sinking, and that could be a big problem
A new study published in Nature Cities shows that all 28 of America’s largest cities are sinking. Find out why it’s happening, who’s at risk, and what cities can do about it.
High fire danger in Wisconsin due to gusty winds, dry vegetation
The Department of Natural Resources, as well as the Milwaukee Fire Department, are concerned about the high-fire danger and possibility of wildfires in Wisconsin due to gusty winds and dry vegetation.
Underwater volcano off Oregon's coast inching closer to eruption, scientists say
While scientists don't have an exact timeline of when the volcano could erupt, they say it's likely to happen before the end of the year.
These US cities have the worst air quality this year
More than 156 million Americans live among unhealthy levels of air pollution, an annual report from the American Lung Association found.
'Kiss of death': 84% of world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
Coral reefs are sometimes dubbed “rainforests of the sea" — approximately 25% of all marine species can be found in, on and around coral reefs.
Solar energy installations continue to grow in the United States
Solar energy installations continue to grow in the United States, as does residential solar power, according to a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Tory Lowe Community Clean Up, Milwaukee volunteers take part
In Milwaukee, volunteers participated in the annual Tory Lowe Community Clean Up. FOX6 News caught up with participants near 9th and Chambers.
Lakeshore State Park prescribed burn Tuesday, Wisconsin DNR managing
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources conducted a prescribed burn at Lakeshore State Park on Tuesday, April 8.
Trump hopes to boost coal industry with executive order
Trump signed executive orders hoping to boost the coal industry amid a surging demand for electricity in the U.S. Here’s a look at how coal energy stacks up.
Trump administration opens up over half of national forests for logging
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
Bong State Recreation Area controlled burn, fire covers 950 acres
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources conducted a controlled burn at Richard Bong State Recreation Area on Thursday, March 27.
Oak Creek We Energies natural gas plant; public hearings held Tuesday
Two public hearings were held on Tuesday, March 25 regarding the proposal from We Energies to build a new natural gas power plant.
Road salt blamed for contamination that could take NYC's reservoirs out of commission
Decades of road salt use is taking a toll on New York City’s water reservoirs.
Oak Creek We Energies natural gas plant plan sees pushback
We Energies is proposing a new megawatt natural gas plant for its Oak Creek facility that would cost a little more than $1 billion.