University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Climate & Land Use Change

Isthmus: Acting Globally

Several UW-Madison scientists are urging movement on climate change in Paris. Jonathan Patz will be will be attending meetings of both the World Health Organization and the Global Climate Health Alliance.

Patz receives APHA award for environmental leadership

The American Public Health Association (APHA) will recognize University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor Jonathan Patz’s pioneering work in climate change and health when he receives the Homer Calver Award on Monday, November 2, at the association’s annual conference. “Dr. Patz was selected because he is an international leader in climate change and health and has emphasized …

Ethiopians look to Madison, Wis., to reclaim bicycle friendly culture

When the city of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, looked for a way to reclaim its bicycling culture, it looked to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an institution located in the midst of a bike friendly city and found a dedicated bike enthusiast to lead the charge. “Bicycling is a historic culture for Bahir Dar city,” says Genet …

Watch video from Climate Change Policy and Public Health MOOC

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Spring will come 3 weeks earlier to Wisconsin, thanks to a warming world

UW-Madison researchers show that spring will come earlier as a result of rising temperature--causing havoc with plant/animal life.

GHI Director was a featured speaker when the UW-Madison kicked off its comprehensive campaign

GHI Director Jonathan Patz was a featured speaker when the UW-Madison kicked off its comprehensive campaign

Heat waves hit heat islands hardest

Heat waves hit heat islands hardest

The world will be 6 degrees warmer by 2100: 6 scary effects that’ll have on our health

Yahoo! Health asks GHI Director Jonathan Patz about how climate change will affect all of our health.

What Global Goal will you champion?

The United Nations' Millenium Goals provide a roadmap to a sustainable, healthy future. Which will you champion?

Winning climate change solutions range from meat processing to mindfulness

Winning climate change solutions range from meat processing to mindfulness