It's easy being green, just ask Kermit
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Saving money and making a lasting impact on the environment. The Tosa Green Summit is an event showing people how to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Jeff Roznowski is back at Wauwatosa City Hall where it kicks off at 9 a.m.

15th annual Tosa Green Summit
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The Tosa Green Summit aims to help the community and be a resource to help people learn about environmental issues and take steps to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Jeff Roznowksi joined FOX6 WakeUp live from Wauwatosa City Hall to share more about the event.

Wisconsin red, white pine cones; DNR will pay public to collect them

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Wildfire smoke could mean higher prices for meat and dairy

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Wisconsin air quality among nation's worst as Canadian wildfires blaze

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Wisconsin air quality advisory in effect; wildfire smoke from Canada

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Bag of cherries infested with maggots from 'cherry chomping pest' stopped at Detroit Metro Airport

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Milwaukee River Greenway bike ride, cyclists see restoration efforts

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EPA’s research and development office eliminated; thousands laid off

The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.

Greenland village comes face-to-face with a giant iceberg

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Wisconsin DNR: Invasive Asian longhorned beetle, what to know

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Yosemite National Park to open all campgrounds for first time in 6 years

Officials noted that reservations are required at all campgrounds through October. They urged visitors to make reservations as soon as possible.

Ancient carbon emissions from rivers may accelerate climate change: study

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Hales Corners PFAS, water conversion project breaks ground

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Canadian wildfire smoke causes 'very unhealthy' conditions in Midwest

Smoke from Canadian wildfires carried another day of poor air quality south of the border to the Midwest, where conditions in parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan were rated “very unhealthy” Tuesday.

Forecast: Even more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extreme weather

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America's cities are sinking, and that could be a big problem

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High fire danger in Wisconsin due to gusty winds, dry vegetation

The Department of Natural Resources, as well as the Milwaukee Fire Department, are concerned about the high-fire danger and possibility of wildfires in Wisconsin due to gusty winds and dry vegetation.