An array of towers, aircraft and researchers will keep watch over the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in northern Wisconsin, focusing on an area from a region of the country that is sensitive to changes in climate. …
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Researcher follows dairy cows’ carbon footprints from barn to field
A study by UW–Madison dairy scientists, engineers, and agronomists shows how a cow’s breed and forage consumption affect the greenhouse gases generated by her gut and her manure. Read the full article on the UW-Madison news page …
Bio-renewable process could help ‘green’ plastic
Learn more about how UW–Madison researchers have developed an economical way of producing a critical plastic precursor. Read the full article on the UW–Madison news site here.
Forum 2015: Thinking upstream of recycling
February 10, 2015 | by Scott Hennelly and Jill Sakai With an emphasis on “greener” lifestyles and sustainability, growing numbers of people know to recycle items when possible rather than send them to the landfill. …