University of Wisconsin–Madison
In Wisconsin, bioenergy is for the birds. Really. In a study published today in the journal PLOS ONE, University of Wisconsin–Madison and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) scientists examined whether corn and perennial grassland fields in southern Wisconsin could provide both biomass for bioenergy production and bountiful bird habitat. In Wisconsin, bioenergy is for the birds. Really. …
“Bush meat?” I asked. The food in front of me smelled delicious, but the mention of bush meat in the stew evoked a twinge of fear. Could it be fruit bat? Chimpanzee? Both can harbor Ebola virus. “Bush meat?” I asked. The food in front of me smelled delicious, but the mention of bush meat …
Contrary to popular belief, mountain pine beetles may not be to blame for more severe wildfires like those that have recently swept through Yellowstone. Instead, weather and topography play a greater role in the ecological severity of fires than these bark-boring beetles.
by Jill Sakai The Climate Quest competition to spur innovative climate change solutions is down to a field of five. by Jill Sakai The Climate Quest competition to spur innovative climate change solutions is down to a field of five.
Environmental historian and University of Wisconsin–Madison professor William Cronon has been presented with The Wilderness Society’s Robert Marshall Award — the organization’s highest civilian honor — for his contributions to the protection of America’s wild places.
Sept. 16, 2014 | by Jill Sakai After a summer of hard work, 18 teams remain in the Climate Quest competition to develop innovative solutions to help society mitigate or adapt to climate change. Sept. 16, 2014 | by Jill Sakai After a summer of hard work, 18 teams remain in the Climate Quest competition …
The majority of food consumed in American cities is transported from at least 1,500 miles away. And yet, in urban areas like Detroit, more than half of the population is out of reach of fresh food, shopping for meals at the corner liquor store or convenience mart.
Sept. 9, 2014 | by Jill Sakai Last weekend’s rout of Western Illinois at Camp Randall also marked a win for UW–Madison’s waste diversion efforts. The game was the first to test new zero-waste strategies in place at the stadium to tackle waste by recycling or composting rather than sending it to the landfill. Sept. …
A tabletop motor using an entirely new driving principle is under development at the headquarters of C-Motive Technologies, a startup business that is commercializing technology from the College of Engineering at UW–Madison.