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Category: Jonathan Patz

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

Watch the Climate Change Policy and Public Health MOOC video. Sign up for free; join a discussion group.

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

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.

Join a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) discussion group

Join a discussion group for “Climate Change Policy and Public Health” massive open online course led by GHI Director Jonathan Patz.

Patz to lead MOOC on climate change policy and public health

GHI Director Jonathan Patz leads a November MOOC on climate change policy and public health.

Climate change and health unraveled:

Climate change and health unraveled: Patz’ new textbook explores caues, effects of what can be done to benefit the environment and health.

Holton Chair champions work in health and climate change

New Holton Chair in Health and the Environment champions global health and supports Patz’ work.

Symposium adds momentum to livable cities initiative

UW-Madison and international colleagues gather for the May 12 Livable Cities Symposium to explore how to can connect research to city problems.