California has three new state parks: Here's where
Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.
Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.
Milwaukee Public Schools sustainability action plan revealed
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) celebrated Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, by showcasing the district’s new Sustainability Action Plan: A Roadmap for Healthy and Sustainable Schools.
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) celebrated Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, by showcasing the district’s new Sustainability Action Plan: A Roadmap for Healthy and Sustainable Schools.
Milwaukee Public Schools sustainability action plan revealed
MPS celebrated Earth Day, showcasing the district’s new "Sustainability Action Plan: A Roadmap for Healthy and Sustainable Schools" at Morse Middle School.
MPS celebrated Earth Day, showcasing the district’s new "Sustainability Action Plan: A Roadmap for Healthy and Sustainable Schools" at Morse Middle School.
Green Mountain State tops Hawaii, California for greenest state - See how your state ranks
Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.
Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.
Milwaukee Project Clean & Green; community cleanup program kicks off
The Department of Public Works (DPW) and Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Friday, April 17 kicked off another year of Project Clean & Green.
The Department of Public Works (DPW) and Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Friday, April 17 kicked off another year of Project Clean & Green.
Boundary Waters mining bill approved by Senate after Sen. Smith protest
After Senator Tina Smith staged a protest Wednesday night to block a vote on a bill that would allow mining in the Boundary Waters, the U.S. Senate is now scheduled to vote on that bill Thursday morning.
After Senator Tina Smith staged a protest Wednesday night to block a vote on a bill that would allow mining in the Boundary Waters, the U.S. Senate is now scheduled to vote on that bill Thursday morning.
Hippos connected to Pablo Escobar face culling in Colombia
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.
IUCN Red List: Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals added to endangered list
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
EPA chief tells climate skeptics to celebrate rule repeal as March heat breaks records
The Environmental Protection Agency’s top official told a crowd of climate science skeptics that they should celebrate the repeal of the 2009 finding that underpinned the agency’s attempts to combat climate change ever since. His comments came the same day a separate federal agency reported record-shattering warmth and precipitation numbers.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s top official told a crowd of climate science skeptics that they should celebrate the repeal of the 2009 finding that underpinned the agency’s attempts to combat climate change ever since. His comments came the same day a separate federal agency reported record-shattering warmth and precipitation numbers.
Snowy owl, hammerhead sharks among 40 species gaining CMS protections
Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections.
Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections.
Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
Viral video shows trucks driving through foot of water on thawing Minnesota lake
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
Several states sue Trump administration over ability to regulate greenhouse gases
A coalition of states is suing the Trump administration after the EPA rolled back a key 2009 climate finding on greenhouse gases.
A coalition of states is suing the Trump administration after the EPA rolled back a key 2009 climate finding on greenhouse gases.
Wisconsin Senate passes PFAS aid compromise; bills head to governor
The Wisconsin Senate approved bipartisan PFAS funding bills on Tuesday, March 17, that send aid to communities impacted by contamination and move the legislation to Gov. Tony Evers for final approval.
The Wisconsin Senate approved bipartisan PFAS funding bills on Tuesday, March 17, that send aid to communities impacted by contamination and move the legislation to Gov. Tony Evers for final approval.
Wisconsin Senate passes PFAS aid compromise
Wisconsin lawmakers have reached a bipartisan agreement to distribute millions of dollars to communities dealing with PFAS contamination.
Wisconsin lawmakers have reached a bipartisan agreement to distribute millions of dollars to communities dealing with PFAS contamination.
Walworth County manure spill, Geneva Lake impacted
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Friday said it responded to a manure spill in Walworth County that impacted Geneva Lake.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Friday said it responded to a manure spill in Walworth County that impacted Geneva Lake.
See the pictures: Death Valley having its best superbloom in a decade
Death Valley is having its best superbloom since 2016. See the pictures.
Death Valley is having its best superbloom since 2016. See the pictures.
Pollution from power plants spiked last year, report finds: Here's why
Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.
Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.
Sheboygan County farmers fight Plymouth power line project
Sheboygan County farmers are fighting the Plymouth Reliability Project, saying the seven-mile power line will disrupt farmland and force moves while ATC says the project meets increased energy demand.
Sheboygan County farmers are fighting the Plymouth Reliability Project, saying the seven-mile power line will disrupt farmland and force moves while ATC says the project meets increased energy demand.
Wisconsin wakesurfing bill change would authorize sandhill crane hunt
A Wisconsin Assembly bill to regulate wakesurfing underwent a last-minute change, which would authorize a sandhill crane hunt if it becomes law.
A Wisconsin Assembly bill to regulate wakesurfing underwent a last-minute change, which would authorize a sandhill crane hunt if it becomes law.