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Milwaukee was hit by flash floods. Now residents are trying to recover.
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The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works said Sunday morning that crews “are working nonstop assessing damage and clearing flooded areas.”
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Help WUWM’s Environmental Reporter Susan Bence dig deeper into the issues you are most concerned about.
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After nearly 30 years of partnering with south side residents, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers has cut back its environmental health initiatives. The environmental team was recognized for coalition building and bringing people together. Now south side residents worry about the future of programs in their neighborhoods.
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Increasingly disastrous weather events — due to climate change — are making people in parts of the country consider moving to the Midwest, where impacts are less harsh.
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As climate change worsens around the world, so does the most frequent and costly natural disaster in Wisconsin: flooding. Hear what authors of a new study say about the challenges Milwaukee is facing — and how the city is preparing.
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A group called the Sturgeon Protectors is welcoming the sturgeon returning to Milwaukee waterways.
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The stone used for this church's exterior was born out of the aftermath of volcanoes tearing North America apart about one billion years ago.
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UW-Milwaukee’s Atmospheric Science program, which is part of the School of Freshwater Sciences, will close at the end of this school year due to low enrollment and faculty retirements, according to the university.
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Stone Creek Director of Development Drew Pond joined Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski to share more about Stone Creek’s sustainability efforts and tariff concerns.
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Beginning your own garden can often be an overwhelming experience, but we break down how to make the hobby more approachable for new growers.
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Spring means more people hitting biking and hiking trails. But trail advocates say a Trump administration review of grants made under President Biden puts active transportation projects at risk.
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Warblers are small songbirds that are among the most celebrated by birders for their flashy colors and sweet songs. But most warblers only spend a few weeks in Milwaukee.