Climate Conversations

Rep Supreme Moore Omokunde previewed an upcoming package of bills to address climate change and job equity this week at the Wisconsin State Capitol.

Wisconsin lawmakers hope to build momentum to push climate job equity package through state legislature

Susan Bence

A small cluster of people gathered inside the State Assembly Chambers Thursday for a press event put together by a couple of state legislators. They’re proposing a sweeping climate and jobs package, although it won’t be introduced until early 2023.

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'Help Make The Future A Lot Less Grim': A Call For Robust Climate Change Policy

Susan Bence

Each month, UWM distinguished professor of atmospheric science Paul Roebber talks with Lake Effect as part of our climate conversations series. In this…

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The Impacts Of Climate Change Can Be Seen In Plants Budding Around You

Susan Bence

Spring is in full swing, so many plants and trees are beginning to bloom. Research shows that blooming trends are being impacted by climate change.Mark…

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New Database Helps Scientists Track Climate Change Over Thousands Of Years

Susan Bence

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released a new database earlier this month. It’s called Nature’s Archives, and NOAA says it’s…

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Climate Change Impacts Being Felt And Seen Along Lake Michigan And Far Beyond

Susan Bence

Recently the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration reported that this January was the warmest on record for the globe. This information is part of a…

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Climate Change Conversations With Paul Roebber

Susan Bence

In the coming months, Lake Effect will be exploring the impact of climate change through a series of conversations with Paul Roebber, a distinguished…