Earth Day: Volunteers to pull 100K pounds of garbage from MKE River
Earth Day has its roots in Wisconsin. Former Governor and Senator Gaylord Nelson founded it in 1970.
Gov. Evers order calls for planting 75 million trees before 2031
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order Thursday directing the Department of Natural Resources to plant 75 million trees.
Dalai Lama, 100 other Nobel Prize winners call on world leaders to phase out fossil fuels
The Dalai Lama and 100 other Nobel Prize laureates urged world leaders in an open letter to end the expansion of coal, oil and gas production in an effort to tackle the climate crisis.
Biden will pledge to cut US greenhouse gas emissions by at least half by 2030 at virtual climate summit
President Joe Biden will pledge to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions at least in half by 2030 as he convenes a virtual climate summit with 40 world leaders.
EPA awards $400K to Wauwatosa company for tech development
The funding is being provided for the further development and commercialization of technologies that protect public health and the environment.
US, China agree to combat climate change with 'urgency'
The United States and China, the world’s two biggest carbon polluters, have agreed to cooperate with other countries to curb climate change.
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland establishes climate change task force, revokes several Trump-era orders
U.S. Dept. of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland established a task force this week to prioritize action on climate change. Her order also revoked several Trump-era orders that she said did not align with the department’s mission.
Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch
Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.
DNR: 'Illegal to target' sturgeon repopulating Milwaukee River
After more than a decade’s worth of work and cultivation, sturgeon are slowly repopulating in Lake Michigan and connected rivers. The DNR is making an effort to protect them for years to come.
Honey Creek project to restore habitats, $14M plan under review
The Honey Creek restoration plan is set to be opened for public comment with construction -- or demolition and reconstruction -- starting in 2023.
Japan to release radioactive water from wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into ocean after 2-year treatment
Radioactive water accumulating in tanks at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant will be released into the sea in two years after it is treated, Japan's government said Tuesday in a decision long delayed by safety concerns and protests.
Waukesha County Parks seeks volunteers to remove invasive species
Waukesha County Parks announced it is seeking volunteers to help eradicate the invasive plant, garlic mustard, at various park locations.
Project Clean & Green: Free bulky item pickup starts April 12 in MKE
Free bulky item collection for Milwaukee residents starts April 12 -- the beginning of the annual "Project Clean & Green" initiative.
‘Average’ Atlantic hurricane season will bring more storms, 2021 no exception
After 2020’s record-breaking hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean, it would be nice to catch a weather break in 2021 — but hurricane activity is showing no signs of slowing down.
‘Uncharted territory’: Atmospheric CO2 hits highest concentration ever recorded
The changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic caused emissions to drop by about 7% in 2020 compared to 2019, but the drop was too small and too short in duration to show up as a significant deviation to the upward trend of CO2.
'Devastated' by litter, Sherman Park neighbor organizes cleanup
A Milwaukee woman at her wit's end when it comes to litter in Sherman Park took matters into her own hands instead of waiting for the city to do something about it.
Volcanic eruptions in Italy, Iceland and Guatemala spew lava, draw crowds
Since February and March, three volcanoes in three separate countries have released lava, including the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland, Mount Etna in Italy and Pacaya in Guatemala.
NASA finds direct evidence that humans are causing climate change
NASA has found direct evidence that shows how humans are impacting and causing a change in Earth’s climate.
Japan's cherry blossoms bloom early, climate change likely cause, scientists say
Japan’s famous cherry blossoms have reached their flowery peak in many places earlier this year than at any time since formal records started being kept nearly 70 years ago, with experts saying climate change is the likely cause.
Masks and gloves are saving lives — and causing pollution
Disposable masks, gloves and other types of personal protective equipment are safeguarding lives during the pandemic. They're also creating a worldwide pollution problem.