Tag: climate change

RISE: Exploring Possibilities for Global Research on Climate Change and Health

“RISE: Exploring Possibilities for Global Research on Climate Change and Health,” co-sponsored by IRIS NRC, gathered students from multiple academic disciplines across campus to explore issues through a global lens. Speakers addressed the key intersections between climate change and health, with presentations focusing on topics such as heat wave impact on vulnerable populations and the …

University Action in the Face of Climate Change: The Case of UW Fossil Fuel Divestment

February 26, 2021 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm UW Madison faculty will vote in March about whether to encourage the university’s private foundation to divest from fossil fuel companies. On Friday, Professor Steph Tai from the UW Law School will discuss how other universities in the US have acted in the face of climate change, what …