The state recently announced it had planted its 50 millionth tree as part of the effort.

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The utility filed an engineering plan with state regulators last week for a 750-megawatt natural gas power plant, dubbed the Fox North Energy Center.

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U.S. and Canadian experts are urging government agencies to take swift action to address the threats posed by more frequent harmful algal blooms on Lake Superior.

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Scientists say the strengthening El Niño is likely to be the largest ever recorded, increasing the chances of a warmer fall and winter in Wisconsin.

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Last week’s record-setting and hazardous wildfire smoke that covered much of the state for days limited several outdoor activities.

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The U.S. has had a busy tornado season so far, and the majority of the storms are blasting through the Midwest, east of what’s traditionally thought of as Tornado Alley.

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The "super" El Niño the world is facing will mean a warmer winter in Wisconsin, but also potentially more pests, diseases and world-wide hunger.

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If you think you're seeing less nature on your nature walks or fewer birds while birding, you're not wrong. WPR's Lee Rayburn spoke with a researcher on Wisconsin's striking biodiversity loss — and how we can get it back.

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As heat blazes across Wisconsin, a new analysis finds that the state’s hottest month has been growing even hotter due to climate change.

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A state climatology specialist breaks down what to expect for Wisconsin’s summer weather outlook, including the impact of El Niño.

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