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Registry gives homeowners notice of pesticide applications

February 1 deadline to sign up for advance warning when professional lawn and landscape companies will be applying pesticides to lawns, trees and shrubs. More>>

Millions in federal, green grants coming to Madison-area Video included

Mayor Dave announces $2.4 million will go to making green upgrades to businesses, city buildings, and low-income housing. More>>

Former lawmaker helped mold environmental bill

State records show a former lawmaker helped mold an environmental bill with potential financial benefits for his firm and industry. More>>

UPDATE: Obama admin. opposes closing shipping locks

Asian carp have infested some waterways in the upper Midwest, including the Mississippi River. More>>

City officials: Plastic bag recycling program off to good start

The city of Madison kicked off its plastic bag recycling program to a successful start. The new ordinance had city workers picking up 250-pounds of plastic bags Monday. More>>

UPDATE: 5 countries reach climate pact

Deal requires each county to list the actions they will take to cut global warming pollution by specific amounts. More>>

Climate change accord reached

President Obama announced a non-binding international agreement on climate change at the World Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen. More>>

Can you teach a college kid to compost?

Business students at UW-Madison's Grainger Hall are taking part in an environmental experiment of sorts. More>>

DNR: Watch for invasive weeds when decorating for holidays

Be careful hunting for wild berries, dried flowers and seed heads for holiday decorations -- they may be invasive weeds. More>>

Dane County's first "net zero" house

John and Rebecca Scheller of Stoughton say their house will produce more energy than it uses. More>>

Climate Crisis Vigil held at the Capitol

Environmental groups held rallies in cities across the nation, asking for a full global climate agreement in Copenhagen. More>>

EPA: Greenhouse gases dangerous to health

The announcement comes as the Obama administration prepares its arguments for an international climate conference this week that the United States is taking actions to combat global warming, despite inaction from Congress. More>>

DNR investigating massive fish kill in Green Lake County

Residents are left with a lot to clean-up, and an uncertain future for the lake's fishing industry. More>>

New solar panels installed at Capitol

Cranes hoisted large solar panels into place Friday morning on the second level of the State Capitol building. More>>

UPDATED: Green tech center planned for Sauk County

A small Sauk County community is eagerly awaiting whether it will secure the federal funding needed to build a multi-million dollar environmental technology center. More>>

WKOWTV.com Web Poll

What is the #1 contributor to childhood obesity in Wisconsin?

Thank you for participating in our poll. Here are the results so far:

Poor diet/nutrition
26%
Physical inactivity at school
0%
Physical inactivity at home
67%
Lack of education about healthy lifestyles
7%
Other
0%

For Kids

Your Pledge to the Environment

Here's a pledge you can take to protect the environment! More>>

Books on the Environment

Check out these fun books and activities to find out more about the environment. More>>

Conservation Songs

Sing along to these fun songs about conservation! More>>

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