Climate Change
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How to find help beating the heat
By calling 211, people can find resources to deal with heat waves, help pay utility bills and find places to stay cool.
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Large commercial buildings in Madison must start reporting energy use, a first in Wisconsin
Madison is the first city in Wisconsin to mandate energy tracking at commercial buildings.
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Report: Poor water clarity, climate change contribute to Wisconsin loon population decline
Research from the director of the Wisconsin-based Loon Project shows the 22 percent decline in Wisconsin’s loon population over the past three decades is driven by poor water clarity.
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Plant fuels could one day power airlines and cars while lowering carbon emissions
The associate director of the Wisconsin Energy Institute explains how biofuels may one day completely replace fossil fuels, creating local energy sources with lower carbon emissions.
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Latest climate outlook shows warmer weather likely to continue across Wisconsin
The latest climate outlook shows that parts of Wisconsin are likely to be slightly warmer and wetter than normal this month, and this summer could be hotter, too.
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Climate justice top of mind for UW-Madison students on Earth Day
More than 50 events will be held as part of Earth Fest at UW-Madison, celebrating Earth Day and Earth Week.