Siberia set arctic heat record in 2020, UN weather agency affirms
Average temperatures were up to 10 degrees Celsius more than usual in Arctic Siberia. It played a key role in forest fires, loss of sea ice and global temperature rises that made 2020 one of the three hottest years on record.
Komatsu Milwaukee River oil spill, goose, owl recovering
After the Komatsu Mining Milwaukee River oil spill, the company estimates 80% has been recovered. After a second animal was found covered in oil, some are concerned about the long-term impact.
Komatsu Milwaukee River oil spill, goose, owl recovering
After the Komatsu Mining Milwaukee River oil spill, the company estimates 80% has been recovered. After a second animal was found covered in oil, some are concerned about the long-term impact.
DNR: Sheboygan County wetland restoration to be completed
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will complete three wetland mitigation projects to restore wetland hydrology and vegetation to more than 150 acres in Sheboygan, Portage and Rock Counties by the end of 2021.
Wisconsin DNR poster contest open to students
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday, Dec. 11 that the 2022 "Keep Wildlife Wild" poster contest is now open.
Menomonee River oil spill, Komatsu error released 400 gallons
The Wisconsin DNR confirmed that a Komatsu error released an estimated 400 gallons of oil into the Menomonee River, Milwaukee Riverkeeper said.
Menomonee River oil spill, Komatsu error released 400 gallons
The Wisconsin DNR confirmed that a Komatsu error released an estimated 400 gallons of oil into the Menomonee River, Milwaukee Riverkeeper said.
Endangered whale gives birth while caught in fishing rope, scientists say
Scientists off the coast of Georgia have spotted an endangered right whale that gave birth while entangled in fishing rope.
EPA head tours ‘Cancer Alley,’ other embattled communities, pledges action
EPA Administrator Michael Regan recently completed a tour from Mississippi to Texas, highlighting low-income, mostly minority communities affected by industrial pollution.
$50B investment will address contaminants in US drinking water, EPA announces
According to the EPA, the funding will “create jobs while upgrading America’s aging water infrastructure.”
Biden administration recommends overhaul of US oil and gas leasing
The Biden administration has recommended an overhaul of the nation’s oil and gas leasing program to focus on areas that are most suitable for energy development and raise costs for energy companies to drill on public lands and water.
Strategic Petroleum Reserve: What is it? Where is it stored?
President Joe Biden has ordered the release of 50 million barrels of oil from America’s strategic reserve. Here is everything you need to know about the move.
Many climate activists support Biden's move to use oil reserve
Democrats and environmentalists mostly support President Joe Biden’s decision to release a record-setting 50 million barrels of oil from America’s strategic reserve, even as the action appeared to contradict the president's long-term goal to fight climate change.
Charles "Chuck" F. Sams III becomes first Native American to head national parks
Director Charles "Chuck" F. Sams III is Cayuse and Walla Walla and a citizen of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
Brazil's Amazon rainforest deforestation surges to worst levels in 15 years, data shows
The area deforested in Brazil’s Amazon region reached a 15-year record after a 22% increase from the prior year, according to official data published Thursday.
Companies bid combined $192M in 1st Gulf of Mexico oil sale under Biden
Energy companies offered a combined $192 million for drilling rights on federal oil and gas reserves in the Gulf of Mexico.
Wisconsin 2022 state park passes on sale Nov. 26
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday that the 2022 state park and forest admission passes will go on sale Nov. 26.
Thousands of satellites, space junk surround Earth and it’s a problem, astronomers say
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.
Glendale drinking water project; DNR seeks public comment
The Wisconsin DNR announced Monday that the city of Glendale is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.
Glasgow Climate Pact: UN official satisfied with 'good compromise'
U.N. climate chief Patricia Espinosa was not happy with a last-minute fight over coal that ended in a compromise at the Glasgow climate talks. Still, she's satisfied, calling the final Glasgow Climate Pact a good compromise.