EPA begins formal review of chemicals burned in Ohio train derailment
The Biden administration is initiating a formal evaluation of risks posed by vinyl chloride, the cancer-causing chemical that burned following a train derailment earlier this year.
The Biden administration is initiating a formal evaluation of risks posed by vinyl chloride, the cancer-causing chemical that burned following a train derailment earlier this year.
Wisconsin trails join National Park System
Wisconsin's Ice Age and North Country National Scenic Trails are now part of the National Park System.
Wisconsin's Ice Age and North Country National Scenic Trails are now part of the National Park System.
China and India lead the world's increase in carbon dioxide emissions this year
A team of scientists reported that the world this year pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than last year because of increased pollution from China and India.
A team of scientists reported that the world this year pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than last year because of increased pollution from China and India.
Milwaukee foundry violated Clean Water Act, fined $100K
A Milwaukee casting foundry has been ordered to pay a criminal fine for violating the Clean Water Act, negligently discharging pollutants.
A Milwaukee casting foundry has been ordered to pay a criminal fine for violating the Clean Water Act, negligently discharging pollutants.
Most US cities would need new lead water pipes within 10 years under newly-proposed EPA rules
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
One of world's largest icebergs on the move after it was grounded for 3 decades
The iceberg is about three times the size of New York City and more than twice the size of Greater London.
The iceberg is about three times the size of New York City and more than twice the size of Greater London.
Sea turtle nests set records on beaches in US, but global warming endangers their survival
This year alone, one stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast where 75 turtle nests had been counted, were wiped out by the surge from Hurricane Idalia in August.
This year alone, one stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast where 75 turtle nests had been counted, were wiped out by the surge from Hurricane Idalia in August.
USDA reveals new version of Plant Hardiness Zone map
The map is updated for the first time in over 10 years and helps growers and gardeners determine which plants can thrive in certain weather conditions at locations in the U.S.
The map is updated for the first time in over 10 years and helps growers and gardeners determine which plants can thrive in certain weather conditions at locations in the U.S.
Wisconsin Plant Hardiness Zone changes; what it means for you
For the first time since 2012 an updated map of the plant hardiness zones have been released and there are quite a bit of changes for Wisconsin
For the first time since 2012 an updated map of the plant hardiness zones have been released and there are quite a bit of changes for Wisconsin
Wisconsin salt use: hidden costs, environmental impacts
Wisconsin's over-application of salt has hidden costs to the environment and your bank account. What is a cheap resource has long term consequences.
Wisconsin's over-application of salt has hidden costs to the environment and your bank account. What is a cheap resource has long term consequences.
Earthquake rattles northern Illinois; southern Wisconsin, 2 other states
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake rattled northern Illinois and parts of three other states, including Wisconsin, early Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey and police said.
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake rattled northern Illinois and parts of three other states, including Wisconsin, early Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey and police said.
Amazon deforestation reaches lowest level in 5 years
After four years of rising destruction in Brazil’s Amazon, deforestation dropped by 33.6% during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term, according to government satellite data.
After four years of rising destruction in Brazil’s Amazon, deforestation dropped by 33.6% during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term, according to government satellite data.
Combatting PFAS pollution: Wisconsin Senate OKs bill to spend millions
Wisconsin municipalities and landowners could apply for tens of millions of dollars in state grants to combat PFAS pollution under a bill the state Senate approved.
Wisconsin municipalities and landowners could apply for tens of millions of dollars in state grants to combat PFAS pollution under a bill the state Senate approved.
US National Climate Assessment finds worsening warming is hurting people in all regions
The National Climate Assessment, which comes out every four to five years, was released Tuesday with details that bring climate change's impacts down to a local level.
The National Climate Assessment, which comes out every four to five years, was released Tuesday with details that bring climate change's impacts down to a local level.
The last 12 months on Earth were the hottest ever recorded, analysis shows
A new report finds that burning gasoline, coal, and natural gas and other human activities are to blame for the unnatural warming.
A new report finds that burning gasoline, coal, and natural gas and other human activities are to blame for the unnatural warming.
2023 will almost certainly be the hottest year on record: What this means
This October was the hottest on record globally.
This October was the hottest on record globally.
Wisconsin fall foliage coming to an end: What makes it special?
As peak color comes to an end in southeast Wisconsin, there is a reason why our fall colors are so special in our neck of the woods.
As peak color comes to an end in southeast Wisconsin, there is a reason why our fall colors are so special in our neck of the woods.
Groundbreaking theory emerges about what really killed the dinosaurs
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Water, Wisconsin's key natural resource, faces storm runoff threat
Wisconsin storm runoff is one of the greatest threats to the quality of Lake Michigan. Millions of people rely on it for freshwater.
Wisconsin storm runoff is one of the greatest threats to the quality of Lake Michigan. Millions of people rely on it for freshwater.
Wisconsin shallow private wells; PFAS found in 71%, survey says
Nearly three-quarters of water samples drawn from hundreds of private wells across Wisconsin last year were contaminated with PFAS chemicals, a survey found.
Nearly three-quarters of water samples drawn from hundreds of private wells across Wisconsin last year were contaminated with PFAS chemicals, a survey found.