Nearly 80% of Amazon rainforest shows signs of loss, study finds
Scientists have long been warning that extreme weather would cause calamity in the future but it appears that the future is already here.
Scientists have long been warning that extreme weather would cause calamity in the future but it appears that the future is already here.
Made green upgrades in 2021? Quick-start guide to energy tax credits
Purchase an electric vehicle in 2021? There are federal tax credits for energy efficiency and other green upgrades.
Purchase an electric vehicle in 2021? There are federal tax credits for energy efficiency and other green upgrades.
UN report on climate change: Urgent action needed to secure a 'liveable' future
A new UN report to guide leaders in their efforts to curb climate change warns the world is going to get sicker, hungrier, poorer and more dangerous in the next 18 years.
A new UN report to guide leaders in their efforts to curb climate change warns the world is going to get sicker, hungrier, poorer and more dangerous in the next 18 years.
Somers Lake Michigan water diversion approved: DNR
Somers has been approved to divert water from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River Basin, the Wisconsin DNR announced Thursday.
Somers has been approved to divert water from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River Basin, the Wisconsin DNR announced Thursday.
Wisconsin PFAS standards for drinking, surface water adopted
The Wisconsin DNR policy board adopted the state's first limits on PFAS, so-called "forever chemicals," in drinking and surface water.
The Wisconsin DNR policy board adopted the state's first limits on PFAS, so-called "forever chemicals," in drinking and surface water.
UN: Wildfires getting worse globally, governments unprepared
A warming planet and changes to land use patterns mean more wildfires will scorch large parts of the globe in coming decades, causing spikes in unhealthy smoke pollution and other problems that governments are ill prepared to confront, according to a U.N. report released Wednesday.
A warming planet and changes to land use patterns mean more wildfires will scorch large parts of the globe in coming decades, causing spikes in unhealthy smoke pollution and other problems that governments are ill prepared to confront, according to a U.N. report released Wednesday.
One million mosquitoes in Florida caught on Sanibel Island
The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.
The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.
Lake Michigan cleanup, restoration grant: EPA issued
The Environmental Protection Agency announced that they are investing one billion dollars in cleaning up and restoring the Great Lakes.
The Environmental Protection Agency announced that they are investing one billion dollars in cleaning up and restoring the Great Lakes.
The price of fast fashion: How quick trends, 'throwaway culture' harm the planet
Fast fashion allows shoppers to hop on trends quickly and cheaply, with some never even wearing the same outfit twice. But experts say this convenience comes at a cost.
Fast fashion allows shoppers to hop on trends quickly and cheaply, with some never even wearing the same outfit twice. But experts say this convenience comes at a cost.
Biden: Infrastructure law to give $1B toward Great Lakes pollution cleanup
The infrastructure law will dedicate $1 billion toward Great Lakes cleanup and restoration, impacting several U.S. sites that have been deemed “areas of concern” for years.
The infrastructure law will dedicate $1 billion toward Great Lakes cleanup and restoration, impacting several U.S. sites that have been deemed “areas of concern” for years.
US sea levels will rise rapidly in the next 30 years, report warns
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.
Elephant tusk DNA helps crack down on poaching
A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.
A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.
Warmer weather will send gas prices soaring 'a lot higher,' analyst warns
Patrick de Haan notes 'all the ingredients' are present to spark $4 per gallon prices.
Patrick de Haan notes 'all the ingredients' are present to spark $4 per gallon prices.
Koalas listed as endangered species in parts of Australia
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
Certain colors attract mosquitoes, study shows
Researchers from the University of Washington believe yellow fever mosquitoes are attracted to certain colors—including red, orange, black and cyan.
Researchers from the University of Washington believe yellow fever mosquitoes are attracted to certain colors—including red, orange, black and cyan.
Wisconsin DNR hiring conservation wardens for 2023 class
The Wisconsin DNR is hiring for its 2023 class of conservation wardens. The application period is Feb. 14 through March 6.
The Wisconsin DNR is hiring for its 2023 class of conservation wardens. The application period is Feb. 14 through March 6.
EPA job training grants, Racine group gets $200K
Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps, based in Racine, is one of 19 organizations nationwide to receive an EPA job training program grant.
Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps, based in Racine, is one of 19 organizations nationwide to receive an EPA job training program grant.
New USPS mail truck fleet needs more electric vehicles, EPA says
A USPS plan to replace its fleet has too few electric vehicles and falls short of President Joe Biden's goals to address climate change, the EPA said.
A USPS plan to replace its fleet has too few electric vehicles and falls short of President Joe Biden's goals to address climate change, the EPA said.
New Wisconsin DNR board chairman appointed
The Wisconsin DNR policy board chose Greg Kazmierski to replace Fred Prehn as chairman, both former Gov. Scott Walker appointees.
The Wisconsin DNR policy board chose Greg Kazmierski to replace Fred Prehn as chairman, both former Gov. Scott Walker appointees.
How warming affects Arctic sea ice, polar bears
As world leaders meet to try to ramp up efforts to curb climate change, the specter of polar bears looms over them.
As world leaders meet to try to ramp up efforts to curb climate change, the specter of polar bears looms over them.