Greg Nemet and other researchers systematically review what is known and what is not known about NETs (Negative Emissions Technologies), and reveal their central insights, presented at the international conference on negative emissions, in this article.

The Wisconsin Bumble Bee Brigade is training volunteers across the state to photograph and identify bees, then share their field work with researchers and the public. The project’s stated objectives are to develop an accurate map of species distributions, identify species-habitat associations, assess habitat conditions and determine conservation threats, determine baseline population status and monitor trends over time.

WEI guests appear on the Larry Meiller show, discussing the state of the U.S. electric grid and the influence of renewable energy on its future, as well as electric vehicle and battery research.

Research into regenerative braking, kinetic and vibrational energy recovery, and the triboelectric effect continues to advance, with some moving into mainstream design. This article features research by UW–Madison's Xudong Wang.

Climate change is a health hazard. Air pollution and changing weather patterns give rise to heat-related illnesses, such as asthma and allergic disorders. This radio story features Jonathan Patz, director of UW–Madison's Global Health Institute.

The American Lung Association’s annual report on pollution levels in the United States warns that 2 in 5 Americans live in counties with too much ozone or particulate pollution. UW–Madison's Tracey Holloway comments on the problem and potential solutions.