{"id":51909,"date":"2026-03-13T15:27:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T20:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nelson.wisc.edu\/the-commons\/?page_id=51909"},"modified":"2026-06-15T09:13:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T14:13:10","slug":"spring-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nelson.wisc.edu\/the-commons\/spring-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring 2026 Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Health<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Air We Share<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Human-made pollution is down, wildfire smoke is up, and your lungs are caught in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 13, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\"Olivia\n\n\n\n
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Conservation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Behind the Binoculars<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Olivia Sanderfoot came to birding looking for an \u201ceasy A,\u201d but now shares accolades and office space with the world\u2019s top birders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 13, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\"Illustration\n\n\n\n
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Climate<\/a>Health<\/a>Policy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Real Costs of Air Quality Deregulation in Wisconsin<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Policy changes at the federal level will have a direct impact on your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 13, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\"Tissue\n\n\n\n
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Climate<\/a>Health<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Five Things You Didn\u2019t Know About Allergies<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Including one plant that deserves a collective apology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 13, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\"Indoor\n\n\n\n
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Climate<\/a>Health<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seven quick tips to help you breathe easy at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 13, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\"Students\n\n\n\n
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Students<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Field Notes: WiscWind<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These students are blowing away the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 13, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\"Pollution\n\n\n\n
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Health<\/a>Policy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Power at a Price<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

New analysis finds two proposed power plants could increase air pollution, health harms, and long-term damages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 13, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Health<\/a>Policy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Designing Clean Air for a Cooler Climate<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

New SAGE research shows decarbonization can meet ozone standards while cutting carbon emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 13, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Health<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A CHEERful Update<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of UW\u2013Madison\u2019s newest centers is helping improve air quality and health equity in Milwaukee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 13, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\"Paul\n\n\n\n
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Uncategorized<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Notes from the Dean<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From water to earth, we\u2019ve reached air on our journey through the elements with The Commons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 13, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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This Issue’s Playlist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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