Climate Change

PJ Liesch, manager of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab, told Larry Meiller recently that this is the best year he can recall for praying mantid sightings.

Karen Mayhew and Elaine Becker joined “The Larry Meiller Show” to talk about the benefits of using wool to enhance soil.

The executive director of Our Climate Alliance in La Crosse says tools already exist that could help reduce the impact of climate change around the world.

By calling 211, people can find resources to deal with heat waves, help pay utility bills and find places to stay cool.

Severe turbulence is increasing, making airline travel less comfortable. A Chicago-based pilot says flying remains safe. But he urges passengers to wear their seatbelts and the federal government to do a better job of overseeing plane inspections.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the University of Wisconsin-Madison developed the tool in 2021 to prevent oak wilt advancement in a time of unpredictable weather.

Scott Guild joins WPR’s “BETA” to talk about his debut novel, “Plastic,” its own soundtrack and why it took him a decade to write it.

State wildlife authorities are reducing the limit as studies show walleye are struggling to adapt to sporadic, warming winters due to climate change.

This winter is officially the warmest on record in Wisconsin in 130 years. The statewide average temperature was nearly 10 degrees above normal at 28.3 degrees Fahrenheit from December through February.

Experts from DHS and UW-Madison started to look for ticks in February, almost two months ahead of schedule.