Climate & Energy
UW-Madison journalism scholar and science communicator Sharon Dunwoody examines the ways in which stories give meaning to our world by exploring the evolution and influence of stories about climate change.
How local leaders are preparing to face Wisconsin’s greatest climate challenges
A recap of the role Wisconsin played in the history COP21 conference in Paris.
Last summer, when Wisconsin Academy Executive Director Jane Elder and I began planning programs and publications around the United Nations 21st Conference of the
A conversation with a panel of Wisconsin leaders participating in the United Nations 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21).
We all know that words have power. But there is an equal amount of power in the absence of words.
What if there were a way to reduce toxic chemicals in our Great Lakes and inland waters, while reducing greenhouse gasses, and improving air quality? I think there is a way, and I’ve been working on it for a long time.
It’s the middle of August and in Madison that means thousands of people are entering into a new commitment—in the form of a lease. A lot of thought about cost, location, and amenities goes into these decisions.
In her 2013 blog post “Beyond Climate Silence,” Academy Executive Director Jane Elder pointed out the ongoing connection between climate change, communicatio
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