Resilience Spotlight: Willow Creek revitalization supports human and ecological health
One of many green infrastructure projects at UW–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
One of many green infrastructure projects at UW–Madison
Norma Behrend-Martinez is a sophomore double majoring in Journalism and Environmental Studies. Brought up on Gene Roddenberry, Norma values differences in ideas and hopes to spread discussion on issues as an environmental journalist. She began interning at the Office of Sustainability in the summer of 2019 as part of the Communications and Green Office teams. …
Throughout the academic year, Green House Learning Community residents in Leopold Residence Hall take part in seminars, field trips, shared meals, volunteering opportunities, and discussions that focus on the theme of sustainability. When new residents arrive on campus in September, they reap the rewards sown by the previous generation of residents from the GreenHouse garden in …
When summer temperatures rise and people turn to their air conditioners to stay cool, something else also increases: air pollution. A new study shows that the electricity production associated with air conditioning increases emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide by hundreds to thousands of metric tons, or 3 to 4 percent per …
UW Health’s project uses discarded biocaps to highlight the relationship between health care and the environment and raise awareness about hidden waste.
The drumbeat calling scientists to share their work with the public is as loud as ever, and Tracey Holloway is happy to answer. Holloway leads a group of researchers drawn together as NASA’s Health and Air Quality Applied Sciences Team.
May 10, 2016 | by Sarah Olson As the stress of finals week sets in, it’s easy to forget basic rules for success: eat healthy meals, sleep regularly, take breaks. But these healthy habits will boost your performance when paired with smart study habits. May 10, 2016 | by Sarah Olson As the stress of …
March 22, 2016 | by Sarah Olson Spring has sprung, and busy like bees we fly around from meeting to meeting, email to email, morning to night. But without a moment to rest and restore ourselves, it’s difficult to keep buzzing. March 22, 2016 | by Sarah Olson Spring has sprung, and busy like bees we …
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 …