Yosemite's Washburn fire threatens hundreds of giant sequoia trees
The Washburn fire has now burnt more than 700 acres, threatening the giant sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park.
'The Last Supper' painting, John Constable's 'The Hay Wain' targeted by UK climate protesters
U.K. climate activists also recently glued themselves to the frame of an 1889 Vincent van Gogh painting in protest of new fossil fuel production and licensing.
Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate pollution from power plants
By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court said the Environmental Protection Agency does not have broad authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants that contribute to global warming.
World's biggest bacterium found in Caribbean mangrove swamp
Scientists have discovered the world’s largest bacterium in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
Package peddler: UPS testing electric bikes for deliveries to help fight climate change
UPS officials say eQuads are part of a larger plan to achieve the company's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Lake Mead: Drought-stricken reservoir near Vegas hits new lowest level since 1930s
The water level of Lake Mead, which was created in the 1930s with the completion of the Hoover Dam, continues to fall. It has dropped 180 feet since 1983.
Yellowstone National Park to partially reopen as flood cleanup continues
Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly said the world-renowned park will be able to accommodate fewer visitors for the time being.
Coyote Fire: Wildfire contained after burning part of Hollywood Hills
Crews have contained a wildfire that burned part of the Hollywood Hills area.
How wildfires get their names
Unlike hurricanes and tropical storms, whose storm names are determined by a central authority, naming wildfires are left up to the fire unit, incident commander, or dispatch center in the jurisdiction where the fire began.
From plastic to plant-based: New rule aims to protect national parks from pollution
The Department of Interior set a goal to eliminate single-use plastic products on public land by 2023.
Biden hosts international climate change meeting amid high gas price pressure
Friday's meeting comes as Biden has been focused on boosting fossil fuel production to reduce high gas prices.
California debates listing western Joshua tree as threatened
California officials are weighing whether to list the iconic western Joshua tree as a threatened species, a designation that would make it harder to remove the trees for housing, solar or other development projects.
Milwaukee drainage ditch system danger: 'The river always wins'
A search of Milwaukee's drainage tunnels after three people were swept into the current Monday raises concerns about the concrete channels' dangers.
Republicans allow Wisconsin PFAS standards to take effect
Wisconsin Republicans will allow regulations Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration developed to control PFAS pollution to take effect.
'Forever chemicals' linked to high blood pressure risk in middle-aged women, study finds
PFAS, called "forever chemicals" because they last so long in the environment, are used in thousands of everyday household items.
Saving Wisconsin's Lake Michigan shoreline; new efforts to protect it
A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee researcher says hundreds of homes in southeast Wisconsin could end up in Lake Michigan. Now, there is an effort to protect it.
Experts hope cloud seeding will help with Colorado's drought
Several Western states are dealing with droughts.
Carbon dioxide levels in atmosphere surpass key milestone
Climate scientists say it's "like watching a train barrel down the track towards you in slow motion. It’s terrifying."
Free fishing weekend; clinic held at Harrington Beach State Park
The weather was a bit gloomy June 4, but it was still a great day for some fishing at the free Ozaukee County Fishing Clinic.