How to NOT Start a Fire
Don’t worry, Billy Joel. No one’s accusing you of starting a fire. We’re just here to help you prevent one.
June 15, 2026
The Burn Boss
Ryan Klausch turned prescribed burns into a career — one unexpected job at a time.
June 15, 2026
Field Notes: Learning to Burn
Inside UW–Madison's prescribed fire ecology and implementation course.
June 15, 2026
Understanding Fire’s Climate Feedbacks
A new project led by Min Chen will use machine learning and advanced climate modeling to reduce uncertainty in wildfire predictions.
June 15, 2026
Strengthening our Shorelines
Chelsea Schelly helps lead a $1 million NSF project supporting rural and Indigenous communities facing growing climate hazards.
June 15, 2026
Seeds of Resilience
How one species of bird is helping forests persist in the face of wildfire.
June 15, 2026
The Air We Share
Human-made pollution is down, wildfire smoke is up, and your lungs are caught in between.
March 13, 2026
Power at a Price
New analysis finds two proposed power plants could increase air pollution, health harms, and long-term damages.
March 13, 2026
Designing Clean Air for a Cooler Climate
New SAGE research shows decarbonization can meet ozone standards while cutting carbon emissions.
March 13, 2026
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