Climate change likely to worsen despite worldwide pledges to cut carbon emissions, report finds
A new report said global temperatures could rise to a dangerous level by 2100 despite pledges from governments worldwide to limit carbon emissions.
A new report said global temperatures could rise to a dangerous level by 2100 despite pledges from governments worldwide to limit carbon emissions.
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.
Volunteers with Milwaukee County's first-ever “Brew Hero Blitz” picked up trash in county parks Saturday, May 8.
Milwaukee County Parks trash pickup on for Saturday; join the effort
Milwaukee County is inviting you to more than 150 parks this weekend for the season kickoff of its "Brew Hero Blitz."
Milwaukee County is inviting you to more than 150 parks this weekend for the season kickoff of its "Brew Hero Blitz."
NOAA climate data shows 'normal' US temperature hotter than 20 years ago
America’s new normal temperature is a degree hotter than it was just two decades ago.
America’s new normal temperature is a degree hotter than it was just two decades ago.
Marine worms’ ‘fascinating phenomenon’ make annual appearance in South Carolina waters
Marine worms’ ‘fascinating phenomenon’ make annual appearance in South Carolina waters
Marine worms’ ‘fascinating phenomenon’ make annual appearance in South Carolina waters
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.
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.
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.
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.
Elon Musk offers $100M to inventors who can remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
It’s a process known as carbon capture, and it’s already possible — though it’s expensive and not presently commercially viable.
It’s a process known as carbon capture, and it’s already possible — though it’s expensive and not presently commercially viable.
Milwaukee Riverkeeper, Rock the Green partner for spring cleanup
Every spring, Milwaukee Riverkeeper gathers thousands of volunteers to clean up trash along the Milwaukee River.
Every spring, Milwaukee Riverkeeper gathers thousands of volunteers to clean up trash along the Milwaukee River.
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.
Artworks for Milwaukee and the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation collected 5,000 bottle caps for a youth community art project.
BEFORE-AND-AFTER PHOTOS: Resilient redwood forest beacon of hope for California forest
Scientists, parks advocates and conservations say the resiliency of Big Basin Redwoods State Park is cause for hope well beyond the Santa Cruz mountains.
Scientists, parks advocates and conservations say the resiliency of Big Basin Redwoods State Park is cause for hope well beyond the Santa Cruz mountains.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.