Spring 2026 Stories

The Air We Share

Human-made pollution is down, wildfire smoke is up, and your lungs are caught in between.

Behind the Binoculars

Olivia Sanderfoot came to birding looking for an “easy A,” but now shares accolades and office space with the world’s top birders.

The Real Costs of Air Quality Deregulation in Wisconsin

Policy changes at the federal level will have a direct impact on your health.

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Allergies

Including one plant that deserves a collective apology.

How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Seven quick tips to help you breathe easy at home.

Field Notes: WiscWind

These students are blowing away the competition.

Power at a Price

New analysis finds two proposed power plants could increase air pollution, health harms, and long-term damages.

Designing Clean Air for a Cooler Climate

New SAGE research shows decarbonization can meet ozone standards while cutting carbon emissions.

A CHEERful Update

One of UW–Madison’s newest centers is helping improve air quality and health equity in Milwaukee.

Notes from the Dean

From water to earth, we’ve reached air on our journey through the elements with The Commons.

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