Gators contaminated by massive diesel spill get scrubbing, teeth cleaned
Wildlife rehabilitators are decontaminating dozens of alligators, scrubbing their hides and brushing their teeth with Dawn dish soap after a pipeline rupture dumped 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel into a Louisiana wetland. 78 gators have been rescued so far, but more than 100 animals have been found dead in the area.
Wildlife rehabilitators are decontaminating dozens of alligators, scrubbing their hides and brushing their teeth with Dawn dish soap after a pipeline rupture dumped 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel into a Louisiana wetland. 78 gators have been rescued so far, but more than 100 animals have been found dead in the area.
PFAS firefighting foam rules, Wisconsin DNR board to vote
The Wisconsin DNR policy board is set to vote on permanent rules that restrict the use of firefighting foam that contains PFAS chemicals.
The Wisconsin DNR policy board is set to vote on permanent rules that restrict the use of firefighting foam that contains PFAS chemicals.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.
The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.
France will require new car ads to promote walking, cycling
In 2022, new car ads in France will encourage greener alternatives like walking or cycling, while several fruits and vegetables will no longer be sold in plastic.
In 2022, new car ads in France will encourage greener alternatives like walking or cycling, while several fruits and vegetables will no longer be sold in plastic.
Wisconsin ice fishing, invasive species protection reminders: DNR
The Wisconsin DNR and UW-Extension are asking ice anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species when fishing this winter.
The Wisconsin DNR and UW-Extension are asking ice anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species when fishing this winter.
Biden raises standards on vehicle mileage to fight climate change
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
Siberia set arctic heat record in 2020, UN weather agency affirms
Average temperatures were up to 10 degrees Celsius more than usual in Arctic Siberia. It played a key role in forest fires, loss of sea ice and global temperature rises that made 2020 one of the three hottest years on record.
Average temperatures were up to 10 degrees Celsius more than usual in Arctic Siberia. It played a key role in forest fires, loss of sea ice and global temperature rises that made 2020 one of the three hottest years on record.
Komatsu Milwaukee River oil spill, goose, owl recovering
After the Komatsu Mining Milwaukee River oil spill, the company estimates 80% has been recovered. After a second animal was found covered in oil, some are concerned about the long-term impact.
After the Komatsu Mining Milwaukee River oil spill, the company estimates 80% has been recovered. After a second animal was found covered in oil, some are concerned about the long-term impact.
Komatsu Milwaukee River oil spill, goose, owl recovering
After the Komatsu Mining Milwaukee River oil spill, the company estimates 80% has been recovered. After a second animal was found covered in oil, some are concerned about the long-term impact.
After the Komatsu Mining Milwaukee River oil spill, the company estimates 80% has been recovered. After a second animal was found covered in oil, some are concerned about the long-term impact.
DNR: Sheboygan County wetland restoration to be completed
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will complete three wetland mitigation projects to restore wetland hydrology and vegetation to more than 150 acres in Sheboygan, Portage and Rock Counties by the end of 2021.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will complete three wetland mitigation projects to restore wetland hydrology and vegetation to more than 150 acres in Sheboygan, Portage and Rock Counties by the end of 2021.
Wisconsin DNR poster contest open to students
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday, Dec. 11 that the 2022 "Keep Wildlife Wild" poster contest is now open.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday, Dec. 11 that the 2022 "Keep Wildlife Wild" poster contest is now open.
Menomonee River oil spill, Komatsu error released 400 gallons
The Wisconsin DNR confirmed that a Komatsu error released an estimated 400 gallons of oil into the Menomonee River, Milwaukee Riverkeeper said.
The Wisconsin DNR confirmed that a Komatsu error released an estimated 400 gallons of oil into the Menomonee River, Milwaukee Riverkeeper said.
Menomonee River oil spill, Komatsu error released 400 gallons
The Wisconsin DNR confirmed that a Komatsu error released an estimated 400 gallons of oil into the Menomonee River, Milwaukee Riverkeeper said.
The Wisconsin DNR confirmed that a Komatsu error released an estimated 400 gallons of oil into the Menomonee River, Milwaukee Riverkeeper said.
Endangered whale gives birth while caught in fishing rope, scientists say
Scientists off the coast of Georgia have spotted an endangered right whale that gave birth while entangled in fishing rope.
Scientists off the coast of Georgia have spotted an endangered right whale that gave birth while entangled in fishing rope.
EPA head tours ‘Cancer Alley,’ other embattled communities, pledges action
EPA Administrator Michael Regan recently completed a tour from Mississippi to Texas, highlighting low-income, mostly minority communities affected by industrial pollution.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan recently completed a tour from Mississippi to Texas, highlighting low-income, mostly minority communities affected by industrial pollution.
$50B investment will address contaminants in US drinking water, EPA announces
According to the EPA, the funding will “create jobs while upgrading America’s aging water infrastructure.”
According to the EPA, the funding will “create jobs while upgrading America’s aging water infrastructure.”
Biden administration recommends overhaul of US oil and gas leasing
The Biden administration has recommended an overhaul of the nation’s oil and gas leasing program to focus on areas that are most suitable for energy development and raise costs for energy companies to drill on public lands and water.
The Biden administration has recommended an overhaul of the nation’s oil and gas leasing program to focus on areas that are most suitable for energy development and raise costs for energy companies to drill on public lands and water.
Strategic Petroleum Reserve: What is it? Where is it stored?
President Joe Biden has ordered the release of 50 million barrels of oil from America’s strategic reserve. Here is everything you need to know about the move.
President Joe Biden has ordered the release of 50 million barrels of oil from America’s strategic reserve. Here is everything you need to know about the move.
Many climate activists support Biden's move to use oil reserve
Democrats and environmentalists mostly support President Joe Biden’s decision to release a record-setting 50 million barrels of oil from America’s strategic reserve, even as the action appeared to contradict the president's long-term goal to fight climate change.
Democrats and environmentalists mostly support President Joe Biden’s decision to release a record-setting 50 million barrels of oil from America’s strategic reserve, even as the action appeared to contradict the president's long-term goal to fight climate change.
Charles "Chuck" F. Sams III becomes first Native American to head national parks
Director Charles "Chuck" F. Sams III is Cayuse and Walla Walla and a citizen of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
Director Charles "Chuck" F. Sams III is Cayuse and Walla Walla and a citizen of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.