Wisconsin Republicans block tougher PFAS chemical enforcement
Known as "forever chemicals," curbing PFAS contamination has been a regulatory effort in the works throughout the year.
Wisconsin releases action plan to reduce PFAS chemical use
PFAS don't easily break down in the environment and have been used for decades in a range of products, including firefighting foam and stain-resistant sprays.
As leaders fete Paris climate pact, Biden pledges to rejoin
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden pledged Saturday to rejoin the Paris climate accord on the first day of his presidency.
2020 world carbon dioxide emissions drop record 7% amid COVID-19 pandemic
New calculations show the world's carbon dioxide emissions plunged 7% in 2020 because of the pandemic lockdowns.
Climate change: Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in “critical” condition for the first time, report says
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is critically deteriorating according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, or IUCN.
Climate change: Past decade on track to be warmest on record, WMO report says
According to the provisional report, which is based on temperature data from January to October, 2011-2020 will be the warmest decade on record, with the warmest six years all occurring since 2015.
'It goes so far:' Schlitz Audubon grateful for donations
On this Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1, the humble outsiders ask that you think about them. Or more specifically, our avian friends.
Biden names John Kerry as climate envoy
President-elect Joe Biden has picked climate-change older statesman John Kerry for a newly created role of climate envoy for national security.
Trump slams Paris climate agreement, claiming it cripples the US economy
President Donald Trump is railing against the Paris climate accord and telling world leaders at a virtual summit that the agreement was designed to cripple the U.S. economy, not save the planet.
US presidential election could shape how world handles climate change, experts say
The United States is out of the Paris climate agreement on the day after the presidential election.
Study: 1 to 2 million tons of US plastic ends up in oceans, rivers or illegally dumped
A new study finds that well more than a million tons of plastic waste in the U.S. isn't going where it should, instead ending up in oceans and rivers and along roads.
Wisconsin DNR board approves firefighting foam regulations
Under the rule, foam testing facilities must treat foam with incineration, standard carbon filtration or a custom system approved by the DNR.
Evacuations mandated as Colorado wildfires explode in size, blanketing area with smoke
Mandatory evacuations are underway in some parts as wildfires continue to spread.
People call 911 about giant sunfish in Massachusetts, officials ask them to stop
An ocean sunfish swimming off the coast of Massachusetts has gotten a lot of unnecessary attention recently -- for simply “doing normal sunfish activities.”
Strong winds fan Cameron Peak wildfire, largest in Colorado's history
The largest wildfire in Colorado history grew overnight as high winds pushed the blaze through rural communities and the forecast predicts more “extreme fire behavior” on Saturday.
Earth breaks September heat record, may hit hottest year on record
Earth has had 44 straight Septembers where it has been warmer than the 20th century average and 429 straight months without a cooler than normal month, according to NOAA.
Wildfire smoke in US exposes millions to hazardous pollution
University of Washington researchers believe hundreds of people over the age of 65 have died in our state as a result of hazardous wildfire smoke.
Trump administration study finds climate change, oil drilling could threaten polar bears
The study highlights the endangered animals’ continual exposure to climate change, along with the impact of proposed oil drilling on the animals.
Warming trend means California's lethal fire season not over
Several of the wildfires in the state were over 95% contained, but full containment likely won't be reached without rain.
Washington family loses home in wildfire, then all test positive for COVID-19
Many people have said 2020 has been one blow after another, and one local family knows that all too well. Soon after losing everything in the Babb Road Fire in eastern Washington, all seven family members tested positive for COVID-19. Now they’re trying to pick up the pieces, while also battling the virus.