Bill to fight PFAS; Evers signals he will not sign Republican bill

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signaled he has no intention of signing a Republican bill that would spend millions of dollars to address pollution from PFAS.

Wisconsin medical marijuana, tax cut among bills still on table

The Wisconsin Legislature is still considering bills on a number of topics, including medical marijuana and a tax cut, as the Assembly session's end nears.

Here are the top 10 deadliest national parks, according to research

The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.

Wisconsin DNR winter prescribed burns for 2024; track on website

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced that fire management crews are starting to perform prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state.

States with plastic bag bans prevented billions of bags from being used, report says

The report, Plastic Bag Bans Work, noted that bans in just five locations in the U.S. cut single-use plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year.

Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says

One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.

Iceland volcano erupts again: See photos, video of lava flowing toward nearby town

The town's residents were previously evacuated from their homes in November following a series of earthquakes that led to cracks and openings in the earth.

John Kerry to step down as Biden admin climate czar: report

U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is reportedly planning to leave the White House in the coming months and join President Biden's presidential campaign.

Milwaukee 'Mulch-O-Rama' gives Christmas trees new purpose

The Milwaukee DPW "Mulch-O-Rama" let residents turn Christmas trees and wreaths into mulch at the Garden District on Saturday, Jan. 6.

The craziest weather records set or smashed in 2023

This past year proved that Mother Nature always seems to have some tricks up her sleeves.

Mulch-O-Rama in Milwaukee's Garden District set for Jan. 6, 2024

The Garden District Neighborhood Association, City of Milwaukee and the Department of Public Works are hosting a Christmas tree "Mulch-O-Rama" on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024.

Some coral species ‘remember’ how to survive ocean heat waves, study suggests

Researchers believe heat waves due to climate change will become more frequent, and understanding how some corals are able to survive is essential for future conservation efforts.

WI regulators halt work on PFAS chemical groundwater standards

Excessive compliance costs have forced regulators to stop developing standards limiting so-called forever chemicals in groundwater, Gov. Tony Evers said.

NASA: Life may exist in oceans, geysers of 17 icy exoplanets

These findings expand the search for life in the universe, as it bucks the typical approach of finding liquid water, a necessary ingredient for life.

Study suggests people are leaving some U.S. neighborhoods because of flood risks

A recent study implies that flood risk and climate change are compelling people to move from their homes to places where the threat isn’t as high.