Pollution from Florida's phosphate mining industry a concern with Hurricane Ian
The polluted leftovers of Florida’s phosphate fertilizer mining industry are at risk for leaks or other contamination when Hurricane Ian comes ashore, environmental groups say.
Harbor Fest celebrates Milwaukee's waterways; 'Enjoy our rivers'
Harbor Fest is a celebration of Milwaukee's waterways – and it drew hundreds out to the riverfront on Sunday, Sept. 25.
Milwaukee hosts Harbor Fest 2022; all things fish, water, boats
Harbor Fest returns to Milwaukee's riverfront on Sunday, Sept. 25.
There are more ants on Earth than the combined total of birds, mammals, study finds
There are an estimated 20 quadrillion ants on the planet. That’s more than the number of birds and mammals, including humans, on Earth -- combined.
Launch of futuristic, floating luxury homes goes sideways
Developers had planned to begin offering the floating, eco-friendly homes for sale next year.
Wisconsin PFAS limits; Evers administration relaunches efforts
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' administration is trying again to limit the levels of a group of chemicals known as PFAS in the state's groundwater.
USDA OKs GMO purple tomatoes with enhanced ‘nutritional quality’
The seeds for the GMO purple tomato could be available in the U.S. as soon as spring 2023.
Huge 8-foot alligator carries new hatchlings in Oklahoma: video
A video of an 8-foot alligator carrying its new hatchlings to water was recently shared on Facebook.
Wisconsin gets $78M for electric vehicle network
The Biden administration has approved plans for a $78 million electric vehicle charging network in Wisconsin. The WisDOT secretary says this plan will allow EV owners to travel throughout the state knowing there will be opportunities to charge their vehicles.
Preserving Wisconsin's prairies; what you can do
We've lost 95% of our prairie land in the United States. There are a few Wisconsinites that are trying to change that number and you can, too, in your own yard.
Preserving Wisconsin's prairies; what you can do
We've lost 95% of our prairie land in the United States. There are a few Wisconsinites that are trying to change that number and you can to in your own yard.
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard gives away company to combat climate change
Founder Yvon Chouinard said he will put 100% of the company’s voting stock into a trust.
Eiffel Tower to go dark earlier as Paris saves energy
Lights on the Eiffel Tower will soon be turned off more than an hour earlier at night to save electricity, the Paris mayor announced Tuesday, as Russia's war in Ukraine deepens an energy crisis in Europe.
Rising sea levels to flood nearly 650,000 oceanfront properties across US by 2050, study finds
The effects will strain the pocketbooks of not only the property owners, but also the cities and counties who rely on those property taxes.
West Virginia coal miners rescue couple stranded in broken-down electric car: 'You can't make this stuff up'
"It was pretty ironic… to be plugged into a coal mine."
Mississippi water crisis: Jackson students return to school amid challenges
Jackson remained under a boil water advisory, but the drop in water pressure that had brought the system to near collapse appeared to be resolved, officials said.
Jason Momoa shaves head to denounce single-use plastics
The 43-year-old actor said he’s tired of plastic bottles, bags and packaging ending up as pollution.
California’s electric car mandate could spread to over a dozen states
California's gas car ban faces firm opposition in states across the country.
Swiss retailer rolls out 'coffee balls' to replace plastic capsules
Swiss retailer Migros said its “coffee balls” are fully compostable, unlike the plastic and aluminum containers popularized by its rival Nestle under the brand Nespresso.
Californians plagued with feet-eating 'mini-shark' bugs
Scientists identified the foot-biting bug at a water-line isopod.