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Climate & Energy

Petri dishes in the Hittinger lab at UW–Madison grow a multitude of wild yeast species. Undiscovered yeast species and engineered yeast hybrids may hold the key to unlocking the biofuel potential of switchgrass and other biomass crops.

Yeast hybrids may hold the key to unlocking the biofuel potential of switchgrass and other biomass crops. 

When you turn on the lights or turn up the air conditioner, do you ever wonder what powers up the energy on the other side of the switch?

Panelists address questions at the June 28th Climate Forward 2017 Update media and community briefing event.

While there is room for growth, local governments are leading the expansion renewable energy and efficiency in communities across Wisconsin.

An update to our 2014 Climate Forward report acknowledges clean energy progress in Wisconsin, flags missed opportunities where our state is falling behind neighboring states, and highlights opportunities that have emerged in the interim.

A Wisconsin Farmer’s Lesson on Resilience and Creative Troubleshooting

I spend a lot of time thinking about how climate change impacts Wisconsin. And that’s not just because it’s part of my job directing the Climate & Energy program at the Academy.

Potholes cost American motorists around $5 billion in damage annually.

Wisconsin roads – particularly rural roads – are in urgent need of repair.

Even though global warming is a politically polarizing topic, it’s worth considering some areas of common ground—both figuratively and literally—when it comes to how we manage the carbon dioxide (CO2) that we’re releasing into the atmos

What happens when 75 thoughtful Wisconsin leaders come together to tackle a challenge?  Good things!

With decreasing costs and increasing employment opportunities, renewable energy is well positioned to take on a more significant role in Wisconsin.

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A day-long informational summit for local decision-makers exploring new technologies, funding opportunities, policy strategies, and communication tools that can move Wisconsin forward in encouraging energy innovation and addressing climate change impacts.

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