University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Climate & Land Use Change

Vaccines Won’t Work for Some Coming Health Threats, Like Climate Change

GHI Director Jonathan Patz looks at links between the novel coronavirus and climate change.

UW researchers study COVID-19 coronavirus to try to develop treatments, vaccines

Now accepting applications to partner with UniverCity Year

UniverCity Year is seeking a new local government partner for the 2020-2023 academic years. The deadline to apply is July 27, 2020.

Taking survey can help thwart COVID-19, spread Wisconsin idea

In a fast-moving response to COVID-19, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities are joining forces to help slow the spread of the disease. And they need your help.

Where Does The Novel Coronavirus Hang Out, How Long Does It Stay And How Do I Get Rid Of It?

Christopher Olsen, director of the Graduate/Professional and Capstone Certificates in Global Health, and Nasia Safdar from UW Health look at the viruses viability on different surfaces.

State responds to increased demand for COVID-19 testing

As of Tuesday afternoon, state testing for the new coronavirus had resulted in 72 positive cases and 1,038 negative cases in Wisconsin, according to the state Department of Health Services. The Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene says it has more than tripled its capacity to test specimens from patients suspected of contracting the new coronavirus.

Patz discusses the effect of earth’s health on human health

GHI Director Jonathan Patz speaks to the Aquarium of the Pacific Aquatic Academy about the links between the earth's health and human health.

Find UW, state and national coronavirus updates here

GHI has compiled COVID-19 updates, tips and links to keep you informed and help you survive the pandemic.

WPR explores how climate change affects Wisconsin’s iconic foods

Learn how climate change affects Wisconsin's most iconic foods -- including cheese, wild rice, potatoes, beer and walleye -- in these reports from Wisconsin Public Radio.

Out today in JAMA online: Patz and colleagues call for climate action now to benefit health

Disappointed with the lack of action at the 25th United Nations climate change conference (COP25) last year in Madrid, Jonathan Patz, director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI), and colleagues call for renewed dedication to reduce fossil fuel emissions to benefit health in a Viewpoint commentary released online today (February 28, 2020) …