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New nonprofit supports women in science

Earth Science Women’s Network grows into nonprofit organization, is part of 4W initiative.

Climate Change, Energy Demand, and Population Health: Modeling Risks from Extreme Heat and Air Pollution

The Department of Population Health Sciences is pleased to announce our seminar on Monday, October 13, will be presented by Vijay Limaye, PhD, 2015 California Epidemiologic Investigation Service Fellow in the Environmental Health Investigations Branch of the California Department of Public Health.  He will be speaking on “Climate Change, Energy Demand, and Population Health: Modeling …

What the U.S. is doing to prevent an Ebola outbreak

GHI Associate Director Tony Goldberg discusses Ebola on WPR, from biology to public education.

Information available for safe travel in Western Africa

Due to the Ebola outbreak, UW-Madison Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf has provided information about travel in western Africa.

Influenza researcher Yoshihiro Kawaoka wins Breakthrough Award

Influenza researcher Yoshihiro Kawaoka, a member of the GHI Advisory, wins a Popular Mechanics 2014 Breakthrough Award.

UW-Madison hires first international safety and security director

UW-Madison has hired its first international safety director to help ensure safe global travel for faculty, staff and students.

The Guardian: Tackling global warming will improve health, save lives, and save money

EPA’s Clean Power Plan

Dr. Susan Hedman will discuss EPA’s plan to cut carbon pollution from power plants, building on current efforts by states, cities and businesses across the country to address the risks of climate change. EPA’s proposal reflects that different states have a different mix of sources and opportunities, and reflects the important role of states as …

Conway part of consortium that’s improving global child health education

Dr. James Conway and Midwest Consortium improve global health child health education.

Patz shows challenge/opportunity in climate change in Huff Post article

7 million deaths from air pollution, not enough exercise, rising greenhouse gasses – Patz shows climate change threats/opportunities in Huff Post article.