Kamala Harris announces $1 billion to US states for flooding, extreme heat
The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.
The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.
Taylor Swift responds to critics after jet tops worst private plane CO2 emissions list
'Carolina' singer Taylor Swift's private jet flew 170 times this year, although she's not on tour.
'Carolina' singer Taylor Swift's private jet flew 170 times this year, although she's not on tour.
Senate deal on climate, inflation bill would make it easier to buy electric vehicles
The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a pared-down climate, health care and inflation bill would give buyers an EV tax credit starting next year, among other incentives.
The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a pared-down climate, health care and inflation bill would give buyers an EV tax credit starting next year, among other incentives.
What's in, and out, of Democrats' climate, health care and inflation bill
Here’s a look at the Democrats' "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" as it stands after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and holdout Sen. Joe Manchin reached a deal.
Here’s a look at the Democrats' "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" as it stands after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and holdout Sen. Joe Manchin reached a deal.
Sprite retiring its signature green plastic bottles after more than 60 years
Coca-Cola will begin transitioning to the new Sprite bottles on Aug. 1 in North America. Here’s what the more environmentally-friendly packaging looks like.
Coca-Cola will begin transitioning to the new Sprite bottles on Aug. 1 in North America. Here’s what the more environmentally-friendly packaging looks like.
Manchin says deal reached with Schumer on tax and climate bill
In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.
In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.
Body found near Lake Mead swimming site 3rd to surface since May
The National Park Service did not say in a statement how long officials think the corpse was submerged in the Boulder Beach area before it was found Monday by people who summoned park rangers.
The National Park Service did not say in a statement how long officials think the corpse was submerged in the Boulder Beach area before it was found Monday by people who summoned park rangers.
Wisconsin PFAS contamination; Kaul sues 18 companies
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit against 18 companies that he alleges contaminated the environment with chemicals known as PFAS.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit against 18 companies that he alleges contaminated the environment with chemicals known as PFAS.
Biden announces modest climate actions promising more to come
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
Milwaukee waterway enhancements; grant money tapped for projects
Recipients of grant money to help protect and enhance Wisconsin waterways say Milwaukee is set to benefit from a big investment.
Recipients of grant money to help protect and enhance Wisconsin waterways say Milwaukee is set to benefit from a big investment.
World's tallest mass timber building: Milwaukee is home to Ascent
It is lighter, greener, and even fire-resistant. Those are some reasons architects and engineers say they are using wood to build a high-rise tower in Milwaukee.
It is lighter, greener, and even fire-resistant. Those are some reasons architects and engineers say they are using wood to build a high-rise tower in Milwaukee.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ catch: Tennessee teen reels in rare white catfish
“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.
“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.
River cleanup at Wauwatosa's Webster Park: 'Jump in'
Volunteers joined together at Wauwatosa's Webster Park for a Milwaukee Riverkeeper Adopt-A-River cleanup on Saturday, July 9.
Volunteers joined together at Wauwatosa's Webster Park for a Milwaukee Riverkeeper Adopt-A-River cleanup on Saturday, July 9.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.