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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Wisconsin pollution settlements, lawmakers sign off on 9
Wisconsin lawmakers signed off on $378,000 in settlements of nine pollution lawsuits filed against cities, small and large farms, a dairy farm and others.
Wisconsin lawmakers signed off on $378,000 in settlements of nine pollution lawsuits filed against cities, small and large farms, a dairy farm and others.
Mona Lisa attacked with cake by man disguised as older woman in wheelchair
The Mona Lisa cake attack left a conspicuous white creamy smear on the glass but the famous work by Leonardo da Vinci wasn't damaged.
The Mona Lisa cake attack left a conspicuous white creamy smear on the glass but the famous work by Leonardo da Vinci wasn't damaged.
Warnings for critical wildfire conditions issued across US Southwest
Red flag warnings of critical fire conditions were issued by the National Weather Service in eight states.
Red flag warnings of critical fire conditions were issued by the National Weather Service in eight states.
Study finds greener cities could benefit human health, save thousands of lives
Researchers found that between 34,000-38,000 deaths could have been reduced if “greenness” increased in U.S. metropolitan areas.
Researchers found that between 34,000-38,000 deaths could have been reduced if “greenness” increased in U.S. metropolitan areas.
Firefighters rescue ‘lone survivor’ baby elk from massive New Mexico wildfire
The baby elk, which firefighters named "Cinder," was found amongst ash and rubble in the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire.
The baby elk, which firefighters named "Cinder," was found amongst ash and rubble in the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire.
Goat landscaping in Elm Grove helps environment
Landscapers in Elm Grove are working to protect the environment with help from a new staff of roughly 50 goats from Grazing Goats Wisconsin.
Landscapers in Elm Grove are working to protect the environment with help from a new staff of roughly 50 goats from Grazing Goats Wisconsin.
Hotter nights due to climate change will cost us sleep, study suggests
By the year 2099, hotter “suboptimal temperatures” may reduce sleep by 50 to 58 hours per person each year, according to a new study of adults from around the world.
By the year 2099, hotter “suboptimal temperatures” may reduce sleep by 50 to 58 hours per person each year, according to a new study of adults from around the world.