Bad tick season approaching, UW Health experts say
The tick population is growing with rising temperatures. However, UW Health is offering tips to residents on how to track and treat tick bites.
Wisconsin DNR PFAS pollution rules moves forward
Wisconsin’s natural resources policy board is moving ahead with implementing new regulations limiting toxic “forever chemicals” in the state’s water supply.
Open Record: Message in a bottle
One of the world's most recognizable producers of plastic containers (based in Racine) is harvesting discarded plastic overseas. But is it enough to make a real difference?
House Republicans form group to address climate change
An all-GOP House group aims to educate fellow Republicans on climate change and advance market-based policies to counter Democratic proposals.
Is greenwashing sustainability or showmanship by companies?
Our lakeshore serves as a stark contrast to coastlines around the world -- littered with plastic.
Greenwashing: Sustainability or showmanship by companies?
Our lakeshore serves as a stark contrast to coastlines around the world -- littered with plastic.
Wisconsin bill ties PFAS grants to lawsuit immunity
The Wisconsin Assembly plans to vote on a bill that would create a new $10 million grant program to help communities clean up contamination from “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
Wisconsin coastline designated national sanctuary: NOAA
Federal officials plan to designate a huge swath of Wisconsin's Lake Michigan coastline as a National Marine Sanctuary to protect historic shipwrecks in the area.
Lake Drive neighbors worry trees could disappear
You can't go down Lake Drive in Shorewood without noticing all of nature's beauty. A group of neighbors says we're in danger of losing it. A road project that could tear up the trees there.
Lake Drive trees could go for bike lanes, 'a tragedy,' neighbors say
You can't go down Lake Drive in Shorewood without noticing all of nature's beauty. A group of neighbors says we're in danger of losing it. A road project that could tear up the trees there.
Earth trapping ‘unprecedented’ amount of heat, NASA, NOAA study says
NASA and the NOAA have compiled data showing an “unprecedented” amount of heat is being trapped in Earth’s atmosphere, doubling since 2005.
Heat wave 2021: Dangerous temperatures, drought impact western US
A dangerous heat wave continues to impact the western United States, placing much of the region in jeopardy of breaking more records.
Summer solstice 2021: Why it’s the start of season, longest day of year
The first day of summer is on Sunday, June 20. But what is the summer solstice, why is it the longest day of the year and how is it celebrated? Here are some facts about the significant day.
Illinois chemical plant fire: Foam used contains 'forever chemicals'
A company hired to help extinguish a fire that gutted a northern Illinois chemical plant this week used foam containing toxic compounds that have tainted surface waters and groundwater across the U.S.
Illinois chemical plant fire: Private company's response key
Rockton fire officials reiterated their message that the fire is contained -- in large part due to the arrival of U.S. Fire Pump, a private industrial firefighting company.
Rope tornado stretches across sky in Canada
Footage filmed by Neil and Danae Serfas on June 15 showed the tornado whipping up a massive cloud of dust and dirt on farmland in D’Arcy, Saskatchewan.
Illinois chemical plant fire: Residents wait for word to return home
Residents evacuated from their homes after an explosion and fire at a northern Illinois chemical plant will still have to wait to return.
Help prevent spreading invasive species: DNR
The DNR is asking Wisconsinites and visitors to take simple precautions to avoid spreading invasive, nonnative plants and animals in our woods, waters and land year-round.
Antarctic glacier ice shelf shrank by one-fifth since 2017
Satellite video shows the ice shelf holding the Pine Island Glacier in Antarctica back from the sea is breaking up much faster than before.
UN: World must tackle climate change, extinction crisis together
A new United Nations report says the world needs to tackle the climate change and extinction crises together, not separately.