Interesting facts about Earth Day: Who created the holiday?
The founder of Earth Day was Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired to create the global observance after one of the worst ecological disasters in U.S. history.
Bumble bees' future depends on native spring wildflowers
Spring wildflowers are all the buzz come April and May, but without them, nature's hardest worker, the bumble bee, will continue to decline.
Milwaukee 31st and Walnut dumping, business owner calls it 'infuriating'
A Milwaukee business owner says he sees piles of trash, furniture, metal and clothes outside of his business daily, with people illegally dumping anything and everything in the nearby lot.
North American bats 'at risk of severe population decline' from climate change, disease: report
Scientists say many North American bats are in trouble.
Milwaukee's Amani neighborhood Earth Day cleanup returns
Ahead of Earth Day, Milwaukee's Amani neighborhood got ready with a community cleanup event. The Dominican Center organized it.
Wisconsin wildfires: Fort McCoy cleanup underway
With the Arcadia wildfire under control, Fort McCoy personnel, along with local and regional fire departments, have begun cleanup at the base's north border.
Wisconsin Arcadia wildfire reaches 3K+ acres, Fort McCoy contained
Wisconsin DNR fire crews and local agencies remained on the scene Friday, April 14 of the Arcadia wildfire outside Fort McCoy in western Wisconsin.
Landmark law saved whales through marine industry changes, scientists say
The drive to protect vanishing whales has brought impacts to marine industries and those changes are accelerating as the Endangered Species Act approaches its 50th anniversary.
In Colorado River talks, still no agreement about water cuts
On one side is California and some tribes along the river that want to protect their high-priority rights to the river’s water, which they use for drinking and farming. On the other side are the other six states — Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico — who say it’s time to come up with an approach that more fairly shares the river.
Study: Climate change causing spike in MLB home runs
A new study finds that climate change is making major league sluggers into even hotter hitters, sending an extra 50 or so home runs a year over the fences.
Norfolk Southern train cars derail, spilling diesel and oil; 2 taken to hospital
Two Norfolk crew members were briefly hospitalized after the crash.
Deadliest volcano in Western Hemisphere shows signs of increased activity
An eruption in 1985 caused the deaths of more than 25,000 people.
Scientists find ‘mountains,’ variable structures near Earth’s core
Samantha Hansen, a lead researcher, said the team was surprised by how “abundant” the structures were, finding evidence all over the southern hemisphere.
Here's what really happens to your used clothing donations
Overall, only about 15% of used clothes and other textile waste is recycled in the U.S., according to EPA data. Here’s how to make sure your old clothes have the best impact.
Here's why there could be pink snow at Yellowstone this summer
Visitors can see a variety of colorful snow patches, including pink, green, orange, and brown at different areas of Yellowstone Park this summer.
Teens value working for companies with positive environmental impact: Survey
A survey of high schools on what’s important to them in their future careers found they prioritize purpose, specifically addressing sustainability, hunger, and environmental concerns.
Hawaii considers tourist fees to help protect its natural environment
“All I want to do, honestly, is to make travelers accountable and have the capacity to help pay for the impact that they have," one Hawaii lawmaker said.
Gas prices could hit $4 a gallon after OPEC production cut
As of Monday, regular gasoline averaged roughly $3.50, according to AAA. If Flynn's prediction holds, it could mean gasoline prices will climb above $4 per gallon as summer nears.
Saudis, others cutting oil production could spike prices worldwide
Higher oil prices would help fill Russian President Vladimir Putin's coffers as his country wages war on Ukraine and force Americans and others to pay even more at the pump amid worlwide inflation.
Melting snow creates river garbage problem: 'Gets messy really fast'
The River River Revitalization Foundation said melting snow can leave behind trash and pollution at the end of winter. They held a cleanup effort Saturday.