Sherman Park ECO Neighborhood Day; strive for lasting impact
It is Arbor Day and what better way to celebrate than proclaiming another ECO neighborhood in Milwaukee.
Foul-smelling toxic foam spewing from polluted river takes over Colombian city
Photos show how the massive layer of toxic foam is plaguing the city of Mosquera, Colombia, near Bogota, drifting into residents’ yards and businesses.
Electric buses hit Racine streets; largest fleet in Wisconsin
Racine rolled out new buses on Wednesday, April 27 that run on batteries – not gas.
One-fifth of reptiles face risk of extinction, new report finds
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
Incandescent light bulbs being phased out amid aims to move toward energy-efficient lighting
The Biden administration is scrapping old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs.
Wildfires erupt out West, prompting evacuations and emergency declarations
Wildfire has become a year-round threat in the West given changing conditions that include earlier snowmelt and rain coming later in the fall.
Wildfires can be dangerous to your health even if you’re nowhere near one
The American Lung Association's annual report says there were more days with unhealthy air quality last year than in the 20-year history of the report, due to wildfires.
Milwaukee neighborhood cleanup, city effort underway
Milwaukee Sanitation Services is providing roll-off boxes or dumpsters for a neighborhood clean-up effort that kicked off Saturday, April 23.
Milwaukee Riverkeeper spring cleanup, estimated 100K pounds of trash
The Milwaukee Riverkeeper spring cleanup had thousands of people out and about Saturday cleaning up along the Milwaukee River.
Magic mushrooms: Scientist says fungi could revolutionize climate change fight
Visit any forest, and you’re bound to see mushrooms growing alongside trees and other plants, but these fungi play an important part in the health of that ecosystem and its ability to fight climate change.
Aluminum can recycling prices up, demand high
Recycling facilities in southeastern Wisconsin are offering more money for aluminum cans, offering consumers a chance to benefit from high demand.
Biden signs Earth Day order to protect old-growth forests from wildfire
Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.
How ‘Captain Planet’ inspired an environmental movement
The popular animated series inspired generations of young people to become changemakers for the planet.
Green Ribbon Schools: 5 Wisconsin schools, university honored
The U.S. Department of Education on Earth Day announced the 2022 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools – and there are Milwaukee schools among the lot.
Florida seeks 100% renewable electricity by 2050 under proposed rule
Florida utilities would gradually increase their renewable electricity, reaching 100% by 2050 under a proposed rule unveiled this week.
Earth Day 2022: How it started and how to celebrate
This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.
Earth Day 2022: Teach kids about going green with these toys
Teach kids green concepts and how to be eco-friendly with these suggested toys available online and in-store.
Best Buy will pick up and recycle your old appliances - for a price
For about $200 bucks, Best Buy will collect up to two large items and an unlimited number of smaller items from your home.
Wisconsin's 1st clean energy plan released by Gov. Evers
Gov. Tony Evers released Wisconsin's first clean energy plan, a proposal he said would lower energy bills, fight climate change, and possibly create up to 40,000 jobs.
Starbucks offering free reusable cups. Here’s how to get one
Starbucks said eligible customers will be able to receive a free reusable cup in honor of Earth Day.