Heatwave in Mexico causes howler monkeys to drop dead from trees
Mexico is facing one of its harshest droughts, with temperatures hitting 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius) on Monday, causing severe water shortages and leading to the deaths of at least 83 howler monkeys in Tabasco due to extreme heat and dehydration.
Helping pollinators with 'No Mow May,' 'Slow Mow May'
It’s an annual movement you’ve likely heard of: ‘No mow May’ or ‘Slow mow May.’ People are letting grass and plants in their yards grow freely for pollinators.
2023 marks hottest summer in over 2,000 years in Northern Hemisphere, study finds
A recent study published in the journal Nature reveals alarming findings about the summer of 2023, asserting it as the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in over 2,000 years.
USDA updates its 2024 Plant Hardiness Map: Find out what planting zone you live in
The updated map offers gardeners, based on where they live, guidance on the best practices to help their plants grow and survive.
World's largest plant to extract CO2 and turn it to stone opens in Iceland
The world's largest carbon capture facility, Mammoth, has begun operations in Iceland, using direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stone.
Wisconsin rare plant found, 100 years since it was last seen
The Wisconsin DNR announced that a population of a rare plant not seen in Wisconsin since 1911 was rediscovered in the southwest part of the state.
Top US national parks to visit with kids revealed
With 63 U.S. national parks spread across 30 states and two overseas territories, it can be tough to decide which one to visit.
Arbor Day: Milwaukee students, city leaders continue tradition
Milwaukee Forestry Services and Milwaukee Public Schools came together to observe Arbor Day on Friday, continuing a decades-old tradition.
American Lung Association: Milwaukee gets 'F' for levels of pollution
On Wednesday, April 24, the American Lung Association graded the greater Milwaukee area – and gave it an F for having unhealthy levels of particle pollution.
Jefferson County family farm and market emphasizes sustainability
We don't often associate farmers with Earth Day, but it's a relationship that benefits us all. Off of Farmington Road in the town of Helenville in Jefferson County, it's a family farm in every sense.
Family farm and store promotes sustainability
A Jefferson County family farm and market is emphasizing sustainability, showing people that the association between Earth Day and farmers is a relationship that benefits us all.
Big Clean MKE for Earth Day
The annual Big Clean MKE initiative took place on Monday, April 22. It is a citywide beautification effort in memory of Special Enforcement Inspector Greg "Ziggy" Zyszkiewicz, who was killed during an attempted carjacking while working for the city of Milwaukee in 2017.
Big Clean MKE; citywide effort in memory of Greg 'Ziggy' Zyszkiewicz
The annual Big Clean MKE initiative takes place on Monday, April 22. It is a citywide beautification effort in memory of Special Enforcement Inspector Greg “Ziggy" Zyszkiewicz.
Celebrate Earth Day: Easy ways you can help preserve our planet
Helping to preserving our home is easier than you think. Here are some tips to help you honor Mother Earth on Earth Day and beyond.
Volunteers take part in Milwaukee Riverkeeper’s spring cleanup
Tires and plastic bags were among the tons of garbage volunteers found and cleaned up during the Milwaukee Riverkeeper’s annual spring cleanup.
Milwaukee Riverkeeper annual spring cleanup
Thousands of volunteers took to Milwaukee County's rivers, parks, and waterways to pick up garbage and trash.
Milwaukee Riverkeeper 29th annual spring cleanup
Come to the rivers and parks and watersheds to clean up trash for the Milwaukee Riverkeeper 29th annual spring cleanup!
Starbucks says new cold drink cups are made with less plastic
Starbucks said the move underscores its commitment to halving its waste, water and carbon footprints by 2030.
Milwaukee awarded $12M 'tree canopy' grant for planting, maintenance
The Biden Administration awarded Milwaukee an urban forestry grant, providing money to plant more trees and improve the city's tree canopy.
Milwaukee compost bin sale now through May 19
The City of Milwaukee, in partnership with the Wisconsin-based nonprofit, Recycling Connections, is now hosting the 13th annual compost bin sale now through May 19.