Meth addiction in fish poses threat to ecosystem balance, study says
A study released in July found that meth addiction in fish poses a threat to the natural balance of ecosystems.
'Holy Grail' of Wisconsin plants found in state natural area
A Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation biologist has found the "holy grail" of a rare plant in the state.
Court: DNR can impose farm conditions, consider well impact
Wisconsin regulators can impose operating conditions on factory farms and consider high-capacity wells' cumulative environmental impacts when deciding whether to grant permits, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
Northwest heat wave impossible without climate change, study says
The deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest was “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change, a new scientific analysis found.
EPA commits additional $50M to improve air pollution monitoring
The Environmental Protection Agency committed an additional $50 million in American Rescue Plan funds to improve air quality monitoring in communities across the United States.
Cleanup at Milwaukee Lincoln Park
July 4 may come one day a year, but the trash left behind after it’s over lasts a lot longer. Neighbors of one Milwaukee park are asking others to step up by cleaning up.
Milwaukee Lincoln Park July 4 trash cleanup
July 4 may come one day a year, but the trash left behind after it’s over lasts a lot longer. Neighbors of one Milwaukee park are asking others to step up by cleaning up.
Gulf of Mexico fire happened after lightning strike and gas leak, company says
A bizarre chain of events, including a lightning storm and a simultaneous gas pipeline leak, set off a strange subaquatic fireball seen last week in the Gulf of Mexico.
EPA tours Milwaukee water infrastructure, touts benefit of investment
The EPA administrator was in Milwaukee Tuesday, July 6 to highlight the community benefits of water infrastructure investments.
VIDEO: Mexico's Pemex suffers huge gas pipeline fire in Gulf
Mexico's state-owned oil company says it suffered a rupture in an undersea gas pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico.
Video: Volcano erupts in Philippines, sends plume of ash into sky
The evacuations involved residents in five high-risk villages that surround Taal. The local Philippine government fears emergency shelters may become a breeding ground for COVID-19.
Goats eat buckthorn, help environment
A herd of goats is strengthening the environment for the second year in a row.
Home builders fined $18K for destroying dozens of Joshua trees
The home builders dug up and destroyed 32 Joshua trees on the property that they own in San Bernardino County to make room for a house they want to build there.
Bad tick season approaching, UW Health experts say
The tick population is growing with rising temperatures. However, UW Health is offering tips to residents on how to track and treat tick bites.
Wisconsin DNR PFAS pollution rules moves forward
Wisconsin’s natural resources policy board is moving ahead with implementing new regulations limiting toxic “forever chemicals” in the state’s water supply.
Open Record: Message in a bottle
One of the world's most recognizable producers of plastic containers (based in Racine) is harvesting discarded plastic overseas. But is it enough to make a real difference?
House Republicans form group to address climate change
An all-GOP House group aims to educate fellow Republicans on climate change and advance market-based policies to counter Democratic proposals.
Is greenwashing sustainability or showmanship by companies?
Our lakeshore serves as a stark contrast to coastlines around the world -- littered with plastic.
Greenwashing: Sustainability or showmanship by companies?
Our lakeshore serves as a stark contrast to coastlines around the world -- littered with plastic.
Wisconsin bill ties PFAS grants to lawsuit immunity
The Wisconsin Assembly plans to vote on a bill that would create a new $10 million grant program to help communities clean up contamination from “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.