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WPR: Paris Climate Accord Represents Major Opportunity, Says UW Researcher
GHI Director Jonathan Patz sees Paris climate agreement as a great opportunity to change lives.
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WPR: UW Researchers Are Exploring The Link Between Climate Change And Zika Virus
University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists are looking into whether climate change may lead to the faster spread of diseases like the mosquito-transmitted Zika virus.
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UW-Madison at forefront of innovation in nuclear energy
For countries to sharply reduce carbon emissions while also meeting the increasing demand for electrical energy, it’s widely recognized that nuclear power needs to be part of the solution, and UW-Madison has a giant role.
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18th annual Wisconsin Idea Fellowships awarded to nine student projects
The 18th year of the Wisconsin Idea Fellowships will feature nine unique undergraduate projects at home and across the world: The closest within 500 feet of campus. The furthest over 7,700 miles away.
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Disparities at Older Ages: How Race, Gender, and Employment Histories Differentiate Health Trajectories
This lecture is a part of the Monday seminar series supported by Population Health Sciences and the School of Medicine and Public Health While health declines are common at older ages, the factors and mechanisms that shape specific patterns of health decline in later life are not well understood. One key factor that influences health across…