What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Shrinking Colorado River will take a toll on the nation's food supply
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
Jimmy Carter: The first ‘green’ president
Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.
Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.
Enbridge Line 6 pipeline spill in Jefferson County; DNR investigates
The Wisconsin DNR is investigating a 2-gallon spill of crude oil from a pipeline along Enbridge Energy’s Line 6 in Jefferson County.
The Wisconsin DNR is investigating a 2-gallon spill of crude oil from a pipeline along Enbridge Energy’s Line 6 in Jefferson County.
Ocean heat wave known as 'The Blob' blamed for killing half the population of bird species
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
Here's how much stronger climate change has made hurricanes
A study shows that climate change increased this year's hurricanes significantly, boosting the wind speeds of Beryl, Helene, and Milton.
A study shows that climate change increased this year's hurricanes significantly, boosting the wind speeds of Beryl, Helene, and Milton.
Milwaukee Riverkeeper, pro pickleball players partner for cleanup
Professional pickleball players helped the Milwaukee community clean up the Menomonee River Valley on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Professional pickleball players helped the Milwaukee community clean up the Menomonee River Valley on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Researchers say Arkansas may have 19M tons of lithium critical for battery power
Estimated lithium reserves would be more than nine times what's needed to meet projected global lithium demand in 2030 for EV batteries.
Estimated lithium reserves would be more than nine times what's needed to meet projected global lithium demand in 2030 for EV batteries.
Elm Grove referendum; voters ponder $8.5M plan to 'daylight' waterway
An Elm Grove referendum on the ballot in November could have implications far beyond the village.
An Elm Grove referendum on the ballot in November could have implications far beyond the village.
Earth's wildlife populations have declined a staggering 73% in 50 years: report
A staggering loss of world wildlife populations could have “devastating" consequences without immediate action, a new report concludes.
A staggering loss of world wildlife populations could have “devastating" consequences without immediate action, a new report concludes.
Wisconsin dams failing more frequently, new report finds
Wisconsin is seeing more frequent dam failures in another sign that the storms blowing through the state are growing stronger.
Wisconsin is seeing more frequent dam failures in another sign that the storms blowing through the state are growing stronger.
Biden sets 10-year deadline for US cities to replace lead pipes, make drinking water safer
The president announced the new regulation, which replaces a standard set forth by the Trump administration that did not include a universal requirement to replace lead pipes.
The president announced the new regulation, which replaces a standard set forth by the Trump administration that did not include a universal requirement to replace lead pipes.
California AG sues ExxonMobil over alleged plastic recycling deception
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced the filing of an unprecedented lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly engaging in a 50-year campaign of deception that “caused and exacerbated the global plastics pollution crisis."
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced the filing of an unprecedented lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly engaging in a 50-year campaign of deception that “caused and exacerbated the global plastics pollution crisis."
Wisconsin wake boat bans, neighbors pitted against each other
A water war is still heating up in Wisconsin. A new kind of powerboat is prompting a wave of local ordinances all over the state.
A water war is still heating up in Wisconsin. A new kind of powerboat is prompting a wave of local ordinances all over the state.
National Park Service blames bag of Cheetos for disrupting entire Carlsbad Caverns ecosystem
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
Geneva Lake harmful algal bloom, health officials issue warnings
Geneva Lake is experiencing a harmful algal bloom, and the public is urged to avoid swimming in or coming in contact with the water until further notice.
Geneva Lake is experiencing a harmful algal bloom, and the public is urged to avoid swimming in or coming in contact with the water until further notice.
Aquatic invasive species search; Wisconsin DNR request public's help
The Wisconsin DNR and UW-Madison Division of Extension have invited the public to help search for aquatic invasive species across the state on Aug. 10.
The Wisconsin DNR and UW-Madison Division of Extension have invited the public to help search for aquatic invasive species across the state on Aug. 10.
Monday was the hottest ever recorded day on Earth, data shows
Monday’s scorching temperatures were yet another heat record broken in the past couple of years.
Monday’s scorching temperatures were yet another heat record broken in the past couple of years.
Watch: Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin explosion sends debris skyward
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.