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Combining biomass and solar energy conversion

In a study published March 9 in Nature Chemistry, UW–Madison chemistry professor Kyoung-Shin Choi presents a new approach to combine solar energy conversion and biomass conversion, two important research areas for renewable energy.

UW-Madison addresses urban food insecurity

Food insecurity has implications for health, community stability and local economies, and an interdisciplinary team of UW–Madison researchers has launched a project to study ways to boost the availability and consumption of healthy food in urban communities.

UW finds strategies to increase number of organic grain farms in Wisconsin

While the $35 billion U.S. organic industry continues to expand at a brisk pace, organic grain production is not keeping up with the growing demand for organic livestock feed and value-added food products, according to a new report on Wisconsin organic agriculture.

Use energy-efficient bulbs

You can save money by replacing your five most-used standard light bulbs with Energy Star-certified CFL bulbs. If every American did this, as a nation we would save $8 billion in energy costs. Act: Check out Duke Energy Progress’ online resource 100 Ways to Save Energy at Home to learn more about how saving energy goes hand …

Journey of UW–Madison recycling

Learn: Sometimes recycling is confusing, especially if an item is made up of multiple materials, like a coffee cup. Learn the journey of UW–Madison recycling. If you’re interested in learning more about recycling on campus, check out the Office of Sustainability online recycling guide.

Middlecamp honored for encouraging disadvantaged students in chemical sciences

Cathy Middlecamp, a UW–Madison professor of environmental studies, has been honored with a national award from the American Chemical Society (ACS) for encouraging disadvantaged students into careers in the chemical sciences.

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Munching bugs reduce the carbon sink

Climate Quest winner announced

by Jill Sakai MIGHTi (Mission to Improve Global Health Through Insects) is the winner of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Climate Quest competition, sponsored by American Family Insurance and Madison Gas and Electric. by Jill Sakai MIGHTi (Mission to Improve Global Health Through Insects) is the winner of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Climate Quest competition, sponsored …