Peat bogs sequester a massive amount of the Earth’s carbon dioxide. But even as scientists work to better understand bogs’ sequestration, the wetlands are under threat.
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Study finds winter days on the Great Lakes growing shorter due to climate change
A new study builds on previous research that shows winters on the Great Lakes are growing shorter due to climate change.
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New federal law addresses climate extremes and flooding along Mississippi River
Flood control along the Mississippi River is a central piece of a newly passed federal law — work that advocates believe is critical as the river basin sees more frequent and severe extreme weather events due to climate change.
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Have climate models overestimated global warming?
No. Climate models have correctly predicted how the planet would warm due to human greenhouse gas emissions.
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Does breathing contribute to CO2 buildup in the atmosphere?
No. The CO2 we breathe is part of a balanced carbon exchange between the air and the Earth. In contrast, burning fossil fuels injects CO2 into the atmosphere that has been stored underground for millions of years, causing a rapid buildup.
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Did global warming stop in 1998?
No. While 1998 was an abnormally warm year, annual average temperatures have trended steadily upward in the decades since.
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Has climate change contributed to flooding in Wisconsin?
Yes. Wisconsin’s increased flooding in recent years has been caused by a combination of climate change and other factors, including natural variation.
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Midwest governors want to sell ethanol in summer despite smog risks
An EPA proposal would allow Wisconsin and seven other states to sell E15 fuel, which contains up to 15% ethanol, year-round.
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Potential hydrogen source could power trucks while reducing greenhouse gases
Bringing hydrogen to market might be just as difficult as finding it.
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Climate solutions for Great Lakes grid include better planning, transmission
Advocates say electric grid operators must better prepare for extreme weather and that more transmission lines can help lessen the risk of blackouts.
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Scientists: Atmospheric carbon might turn Great Lakes more acidic
The Great Lakes have endured a lot the past century, from supersized algae blobs to invasive mussels and bloodsucking sea lamprey that nearly wiped out fish populations. Now, another danger: They — and other big lakes around the world — might be getting more acidic, which could make them less hospitable for some fish and plants.
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Are Wisconsin winters getting warmer?
Yes. In a 2021 report commissioned by Gov. Tony Evers, scientists at the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts concluded that the state is getting warmer, “especially in the winter.”