Earth Day

For Earth Week, WUWM has been reporting on ways individuals are taking small steps to reduce their carbon footprint. In the final story of our series, we consider a decision some are making as their final climate-sensitive act: a green burial.

There’s no doubt people who bike to work do right by the environment. But how do we nudge more people onto the paths and streets of Milwaukee?

Dealing with climate change is critical for the planet’s future. Individual actions add up, including consumer decisions about fashion.

Climate change is such a daunting topic, but it is possible to make a difference by taking small steps to reduce your carbon footprint. One way is to adjust how you shop for household goods.

The purchasing of local, fresh food help whittles away at the environmental impacts associated with processing, packaging and shipping. WUWM environmental reporter Susan Bence shares some food for thought from Milwaukee-area three initiatives.

WUWM environmental reporter Susan Bence is producing a series of stories that will air in the days leading into Earth Day, focusing on how individuals are making a difference in their daily lives in the Milwaukee area.

Wisconsinites concerned about environmental inaction are holding eight consecutive Friday rallies around the state, including on the UW-Milwaukee campus.

Environmental groups, students and municipalities are among a growing throng developing and acting on climate strategies in Wisconsin.

Over its 30-plus years, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has helped preserve 650,000 acres of land across Wisconsin. Now it’s up for reauthorization.

Solar energy is considered critical for a transition to clean energy. Groups all over Wisconsin are working to make solar energy more accessible.