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
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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.

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.

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.

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.

K2 in Pakistan polluted with 'rotting food and human waste' left by climbers, foundation says

The foundation of elite mountain climber Nirmal Purja has announced it is bringing a team to Pakistan's K2 next year to clean up "rotting food and human waste" that is "frozen into the ice and leaching into the groundwater." 

'Could not believe my eyes:' Ice caves awash in vibrant colors as sun, algae combine for surreal show

A local geologist says the variety of colors was due to multiple lighting effects being in play, and it left a photographer saying it was one of the most magical things he's ever witnessed.

EPA to designate two 'forever chemicals' as hazardous substances

'Forever chemicals' have been phased out by U.S. manufacturers, but they remain in the environment because they don't degrade over time.