Biden administration to repeal Trump-era rule aimed at curbing EPA’s power

The previous rule under the Trump administration was known as the Benefit-Cost Rule. EPA argues it essentially limited the strength the agency had on future Clean Air Act regulations and air pollution controls.

As 1st state to declare climate emergency, Hawaii calls for action on ‘existential threat’

Hawaii made history in late April as the first U.S. state to declare a climate emergency, calling for a statewide effort to transition out of fossil fuel dependence by the year 2030.

Fiserv Forum, SC Johnson recycling and cleaning initiative revealed

The Milwaukee Bucks and SC Johnson announced on Wednesday, May 12 a partnership to advance new recycling and cleaning initiatives at Fiserv Forum.

1st large-scale, offshore wind project that could power 400K homes approved

The 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind project, south of Martha’s Vineyard near Cape Cod, would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters.

Milwaukee County parks cleanup brings 'Brew Heroes' together

Volunteers with Milwaukee County's first-ever “Brew Hero Blitz” picked up trash in county parks Saturday, May 8.

We Energies pitches solar energy project near Madison

We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service are proposing to purchase what would be the state's largest renewable energy project.

American honey is radioactive from nuclear bomb test in the 1950s, researchers say

Honey produced in the United States may contain trace amounts of radioactive fallout from nuclear and atomic tests that occurred more than 60 years ago, researchers say.

Federal judge gives Corps 2nd chance to offer oil pipeline opinion

A federal judge faced with a motion on whether the Dakota Access oil pipeline should be shut down is giving the Biden administration another chance to weigh in.

Artists collect Milwaukee River rubbish for community mosaic

Artworks for Milwaukee and the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation collected 5,000 bottle caps for a youth community art project.

Parks Department begins replacing trees in Humboldt Park

Milwaukee County Parks forestry crews have been busy planting trees in the 73-acre park, much to the delight of Bay View residents and park visitors.