University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Climate & Land Use Change

Video of Patz’s Bascom Hill Presentation “A Global View: Today’s Choices, Tomorrow’s Health”

Check out Dr. Patz’s talk on Global Heatlh!

Heat Wave Health Woes: Hot Temperatures and Excess Pollution Put Children at Risk

Read more about the scorching high temperatures sweeping the nation.

2012 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement Awarded

John H. Seinfeld and Kirk R. Smith receive award for their expertise in air pollution.

Swapping Tail Pipes for Pedals: Small Changes Could Pay Huge Dividends for Public Health and Economy

Check out Dr. Patz’s input in this article on affects of bike riding.

Global Health Institute Launch – October 27, 2011

The newly chartered UW-Madison Global Health Institute invites you to attend an event to celebrate global health efforts on the campus and the launch of the Global Health Institute.

Director’s Welcome

Welcome to the UW-Madison Global Health Institute website.

Patz to Lead Campuswide Global-Health Effort

“I hope to engage related fields across the humanities and the biological, social and physical sciences to pursue root causes underlying the shortcomings of our world’s health.”