University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Climate & Land Use Change

New World Voices: Jonathan Patz on climate change and health; UW alumna Carybeth Reddy on why she loves the world

New in World Voices: Jonathan Patz at the University of Geneva; Global health certificate alumna and Peace Corps volunteer Carybeth Reddy on why she loves the world.

Munching bugs thwart eager trees, reducing the carbon sink

New UW-Madison study shows climate change models need to include plant-eating insects that may limit the ability of forests to absorb carbon dioxide.

Could squirmy livestock dent Africa’s protein deficit?

Valerie Stull and Rachel Bergmans look at mealworms as an inexpensive microlivestock that produces an easy source of protein. And win the Climate Quest Competition.

Climate change driving brutal weather?

UW-Madison climate scientist Stephen Vavrus and colleagues find more evidence linking a wavy jet stream to brutal weather--and a warming Arctic, where climate change is happening faster than in Earth’s middle latitudes.

EPA Administrator’s WHO address completes 18-year circle

Listening to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy address the World Health Organization’s executive board, Jonathan Patz, director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute, could see his work coming full circle. Although he was a guest listening to McCarthy’s Jan. 29 presentation in Geneva, Patz was front and center 18 years ago …

Climate Quest Finale showcases innovative climate solutions

Five teams delivered their visions of novel approaches to help society reduce or cope with climate change and its effects at the Climate Quest Finale.

Colloquium showcases how GHI awards benefit Wisconsin and the world

GHI Research Colloquium 2015 shows how GHI grants improve health in Wisconsin and beyond.

Climate Change and Global Health: Governance Challenges

New report from Graduate Institute Geneva looks at governance for global health.

Videos available from A Civil Society Event on Action in Climate Change and Health

Videos available now from A Civil Society Event on Action in Climate Change and Health.

Patz takes livable cities work to Australia, China

GHI Director Jonathan Patz pursuing livable future in China, Australia international meetings.