Wisconsin PFAS: Evers vetoes Republican-backed bill

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a Republican bill that would have created grants to fight pollution from PFAS, known as "forever chemicals."

March marks 10th straight month as the hottest on record, scientists say

Climate scientists connect most of the record hot temperatures to human-caused climate change like carbon dioxide and methane emissions created by burning coal and natural gas.

USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs

According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.

Milwaukee installing 'green' alleys this year, here's how they work

A Milwaukee committee approved replacing nine alleys with "green" alleys this year. What makes them green is what you can't see.

Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark

Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.

Here are the most polluted cities in the US, globally

A new report sheds light on the issue of pollution by highlighting some locales in the U.S. and the world with inadequate air quality.

Wisconsin EV chargers; Evers signs bills unlocking $78M in funds

The newly-signed legislation enables the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to receive and administer more than $78 million in federal funds for the state’s EV infrastructure.

Lapham Lodge: New Kettle Moraine State Forest building breaks ground

The Wisconsin DNR broke ground Tuesday on Lapham Lodge – a new building located within the Kettle Moraine State Forest's Lapham Peak Unit.

Global warming on the rise, prompting UN weather agency to issue 'red alert'

The U.N. weather agency has issued a "red alert" due to alarming increases in greenhouse gases, temperatures, and melting of glaciers and sea ice.

Great Lakes ice lacking, fish and algae among possible impacts

A historic lack of Great Lakes ice amid a weirdly warm winter could impact fish populations, algae blooms and lake levels – impacting commerce.

Earth sets heat records for 9 straight months as February 2024 goes down as planet’s hottest

February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the world, which makes it the ninth month in a row to be the hottest on record, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced Tuesday.

Wisconsin needs PFAS restrictions before clean-up mandate, court rules

Environmental regulators can't force polluters to clean up PFAS contamination without going through the Legislature, a state court ruled Wednesday.

The Arctic Ocean could be ‘ice-free’ by 2030s

The study defines “ice-free” as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.

Molson Coors joins Wisconsin renewable energy program

Molson Coors Beverage Co. will be the first company to join the new Renewable Pathway Pilot Program, We Energies announced on Tuesday.

Could Mexico City run out of water soon? Region faces historic shortage

Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.

PFAS pollution: Wisconsin lawmakers pass bill to tackle problem

The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill Thursday that would unlock $125 million to help municipalities and landowners cope with PFAS pollution.