Over 25K tons of pandemic-related plastic waste polluting oceans, study finds
New research estimates that more than 8 million tons of pandemic-related plastic waste have been generated globally, including 25,000 tons in the ocean.
Report: Earth has 11 years to reduce carbon emissions to avoid dangerous warming mark
The annual Global Carbon Budget report said if the world doesn’t reduce carbon emissions in 11 years, extreme weather will become more frequent as the earth’s average temperature will rise.
Many Americans ingesting ‘cocktail’ of toxic chemicals from drinking water, study says
“For too many Americans, turning on their faucets for a glass of water is like pouring a cocktail of chemicals,” the Environmental Working Group said in its November report.
COP26: Obama criticizes Russia, China for 'lack of urgency' on climate
Former President Barack Obama spoke at the U.N. climate change summit and faulted China and Russia for a “dangerous lack of urgency.”
UN climate summit: Protesters keep pressure on leaders with another march
Police helicopters were buzzing above Glasgow, Scotland, for a second day of protests outside the U.N. climate summit.
COP26: Major coal-dependent nations pledge to slowly cut use
In the fight to curb climate change, several major coal-using nations have announced steps to wean themselves off of the heavily polluting fossil fuel.
Madagascar on the brink of famine due to climate change, UN warns
The head of the U.N. food aid agency says the drought-stricken island nation of Madagascar is a "wake up call" to what the world can expect in coming years due to climate change.
COP26: World leaders vow to protect forests, plug methane leaks
World leaders at COP26 promised to protect the world's forests and cut methane emissions, deals intended to avert catastrophic global warming.
Biden administration moves to curb methane emission from oil and gas operations
The Biden administration is proposing new rules to reduce methane — a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming.
COP26: Biden calls this decade decisive on climate change, apologizes for Trump's actions
President Joe Biden is taking a markedly more humble tone for a U.S. leader on climate change.
Wisconsin DNR license plate rebate; sales help wildlife conservation
The Wisconsin DNR is offering a $25 rebate on new purchases of the Endangered Resources license plate now through Dec. 31, 2021.
Biden, EU believe deal on steel tariffs will help with climate change
President Joe Biden is praising a new U.S. and European Union agreement that would crack down on “dirty steel” that leads to carbon emissions.
COP26: Crucial climate summit begins in Scotland
The U.N. climate summit in Glasgow has opened Sunday, kicking off two weeks of intense diplomatic negotiations by almost 200 countries on how to tackle the common challenge of global warming.
G-20: Leaders commit to reaching climate neutrality, end coal financing
Leaders of the world’s biggest economies committed to reaching carbon neutrality “by or around mid-century” as they wrapped up a two-day summit that laid the groundwork for the U.N. climate conference in Scotland.
US to consider emissions from federal oil, gas leases to gauge climate damage
U.S. government regulators for the first time will analyze greenhouse gas emissions from federal oil and gas lease sales on a national scale as the Biden administration steps up efforts to address climate change.
COP26: World leaders gather in Scotland for high-stakes climate summit
Two weeks of intense climate change negotiations start Sunday, and some leaders say humanity's future is at stake.
Exxon CEO denies spreading climate change disinformation at hearing
ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods said Thursday that his company “does not spread disinformation regarding climate change″ during a landmark House hearing.
Cudahy solar power project is largest in city history
The largest solar power project in Cudahy history is now sending clean, renewable energy to people across Wisconsin, We Energies announced.
Most Americans say climate change is of 'high importance,' poll shows
A majority of Americans regard the deteriorating climate as a problem of high importance to them.
UN: Greenhouse gas levels hit new record in 2020 despite lockdowns
Greenhouse gas levels hit a new record high in 2020 and increased at a faster rate than the annual average for the last decade, the U.N. says.