Republicans allow Wisconsin PFAS standards to take effect
Wisconsin Republicans will allow regulations Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration developed to control PFAS pollution to take effect.
'Forever chemicals' linked to high blood pressure risk in middle-aged women, study finds
PFAS, called "forever chemicals" because they last so long in the environment, are used in thousands of everyday household items.
Saving Wisconsin's Lake Michigan shoreline; new efforts to protect it
A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee researcher says hundreds of homes in southeast Wisconsin could end up in Lake Michigan. Now, there is an effort to protect it.
Experts hope cloud seeding will help with Colorado's drought
Several Western states are dealing with droughts.
Carbon dioxide levels in atmosphere surpass key milestone
Climate scientists say it's "like watching a train barrel down the track towards you in slow motion. It’s terrifying."
Free fishing weekend; clinic held at Harrington Beach State Park
The weather was a bit gloomy June 4, but it was still a great day for some fishing at the free Ozaukee County Fishing Clinic.
Wisconsin pollution settlements, lawmakers sign off on 9
Wisconsin lawmakers signed off on $378,000 in settlements of nine pollution lawsuits filed against cities, small and large farms, a dairy farm and others.
Mona Lisa attacked with cake by man disguised as older woman in wheelchair
The Mona Lisa cake attack left a conspicuous white creamy smear on the glass but the famous work by Leonardo da Vinci wasn't damaged.
Warnings for critical wildfire conditions issued across US Southwest
Red flag warnings of critical fire conditions were issued by the National Weather Service in eight states.
Study finds greener cities could benefit human health, save thousands of lives
Researchers found that between 34,000-38,000 deaths could have been reduced if “greenness” increased in U.S. metropolitan areas.
Firefighters rescue ‘lone survivor’ baby elk from massive New Mexico wildfire
The baby elk, which firefighters named "Cinder," was found amongst ash and rubble in the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire.
Goat landscaping in Elm Grove helps environment
Landscapers in Elm Grove are working to protect the environment with help from a new staff of roughly 50 goats from Grazing Goats Wisconsin.
Hotter nights due to climate change will cost us sleep, study suggests
By the year 2099, hotter “suboptimal temperatures” may reduce sleep by 50 to 58 hours per person each year, according to a new study of adults from around the world.
4 California wildfires rage during hot, windy weekend
Four different wildfires were burning throughout California this weekend. Hot and windy conditions made it difficult for fire crews to fight the blazes.
Recent volcano eruption beneath Pacific Ocean continues 'Sharkcano' fame
Sharks were found living in the active crater in 2015, but volcanologists say life near volcanoes is not uncommon.
Harris to announce $500 million school bus rebate program to replace diesel with electric, low emissions buses
The vice president will announce the Clean School Bus rebate program - part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - from a high school in Virginia.
Prescribed burns: Why Wisconsin is behind on the trend
Wisconsin has a complicated history with fire. This stigma has prevented the state from unlocking the ecological potential it has for wildlife in natural spaces.
Prescribed burns: Why Wisconsin is behind on the trend
Wisconsin has a complicated history with fire. This stigma has prevented the state from unlocking the ecological potential it has for wildlife in natural spaces.
Less pollution leads to more cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean, study finds
Researchers analyzed 40 years of tropical cyclone data and found the opposite effect is happening in the Pacific Ocean
Marquette University bee research; see why scientists are buzzing
Bees in harnesses?! FOX6 News got an inside look at the unique research buzzing at Marquette University.