Biden hopes to boost offshore wind as Massachusetts project advances
If approved, the $2B project would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters. Biden has vowed to double offshore wind production by 2030.
If approved, the $2B project would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters. Biden has vowed to double offshore wind production by 2030.
Pollen seasons in the US getting longer, more intense due to climate change, study finds
Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.
Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.
Massive iceberg, 20x the size of Manhattan, breaks off in Antarctic
A massive iceberg, 20 times the size of Manhattan, broke off in the Antarctic according to the British Antarctic Survey.
A massive iceberg, 20 times the size of Manhattan, broke off in the Antarctic according to the British Antarctic Survey.
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm confirmed by Senate as energy secretary
The vote was 64-35, with 14 Republicans, including GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, voting yes.
The vote was 64-35, with 14 Republicans, including GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, voting yes.
Incomplete polar bear survey halts Alaska oil search bid
An Alaska Native corporation that was hoping to receive a federal permit to look for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge did not complete aerial surveys for polar bears on time, officials said.
An Alaska Native corporation that was hoping to receive a federal permit to look for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge did not complete aerial surveys for polar bears on time, officials said.
US officially rejoins Paris climate accord as Biden administration works on new 2030 emissions goal
World leaders welcomed the United States' official return to the Paris climate accord Friday, but politically trickier steps lie just ahead for President Joe Biden, including setting a tough national target in coming months for cutting damaging fossil fuel emissions.
World leaders welcomed the United States' official return to the Paris climate accord Friday, but politically trickier steps lie just ahead for President Joe Biden, including setting a tough national target in coming months for cutting damaging fossil fuel emissions.
UW-Platteville to build largest state-owned solar array
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville received state approval Thursday to construct a 2.4-megawatt solar array in Memorial Park.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville received state approval Thursday to construct a 2.4-megawatt solar array in Memorial Park.
Judge orders Wisconsin DNR to start wolf hunt this month
A judge ordered the state Department of Natural Resources on Thursday to start a wolf hunt this month rather than wait until November.
A judge ordered the state Department of Natural Resources on Thursday to start a wolf hunt this month rather than wait until November.
Crocheted 'Mercy Mats' help those in need and the environment
Crocheted Mercy Mats help the community, those in need and the environment by keeping plastic out of the landfills.
Crocheted Mercy Mats help the community, those in need and the environment by keeping plastic out of the landfills.
Crocheted 'Mercy Mats' help those in need and the environment
Crocheted "Mercy Mats" help the community, those in need and help the environment by keeping plastic out of the landfills.
Crocheted "Mercy Mats" help the community, those in need and help the environment by keeping plastic out of the landfills.
Wisconsin DNR seeks stamp designs for 2022 game bird harvest
Artists are invited to submit entries for the DNR's 2022 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contests -- submissions must be made by July 15, 2021.
Artists are invited to submit entries for the DNR's 2022 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contests -- submissions must be made by July 15, 2021.
Party lines split Wisconsin politicians on Keystone XL Pipeline
While GOP lawmakers argue that revoking the pipeline's permit hurts jobs today, Democrats say the project undermines broader economic and environmental efforts.
While GOP lawmakers argue that revoking the pipeline's permit hurts jobs today, Democrats say the project undermines broader economic and environmental efforts.
Biden signs sweeping climate orders targeting US oil, gas and coal emissions
Biden’s orders will pause new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters and target fossil fuel subsidies.
Biden’s orders will pause new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters and target fossil fuel subsidies.
Paris Climate Agreement: What it is, how it started and what happens now that the US has rejoined
Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement was one of several moves President Joe Biden made in the first days of his administration to undo actions by former President Donald Trump.
Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement was one of several moves President Joe Biden made in the first days of his administration to undo actions by former President Donald Trump.
Wisconsin preparing legal action against PFAS contaminators
Gov. Tony Evers on Friday, Jan. 22 announced that his administration is preparing to take legal action against companies responsible for PFAS contamination in Wisconsin.
Gov. Tony Evers on Friday, Jan. 22 announced that his administration is preparing to take legal action against companies responsible for PFAS contamination in Wisconsin.
Keystone XL oil pipeline construction stops as Biden moves to revoke permit
Construction on the long-disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline has been halted as U.S. President Joe Biden decided to revoke its permit.
Construction on the long-disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline has been halted as U.S. President Joe Biden decided to revoke its permit.
Biden to review Trump's downsizing of national monuments
President Joe Biden says he plans to review the Trump administration’s downsizing of two sprawling national monuments in the American Southwest.
President Joe Biden says he plans to review the Trump administration’s downsizing of two sprawling national monuments in the American Southwest.
Federal court strikes down Trump rule easing power plant pollution regulations
A federal appeals court has thrown out a rule that made one of the Trump administration’s most momentous climate rollbacks.
A federal appeals court has thrown out a rule that made one of the Trump administration’s most momentous climate rollbacks.
2020 becomes Earth’s second hottest year on record
2020 has officially been ranked as Earth’s second hottest year, according to scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
2020 has officially been ranked as Earth’s second hottest year, according to scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Salt Awareness Week: Best practices for salt use this winter
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Salt Wise are wrapping up the first Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Salt Wise are wrapping up the first Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week.