Solar energy is on track to produce 50 percent of the world’s electricity supply in the 2030s, according to a UW-Madison professor and author.

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Milwaukee has a shortage of housing, but it has vacant office space. Some developers are turning those empty offices into homes. The trend is likely to alleviate, but not solve, the housing crisis.

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Wisconsin’s Tim Friede let hundreds of venomous snakes bite him in hopes of developing a universal antivenom. His sacrifice is paying off and could help save the lives of thousands of people.

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A survey of Wisconsin’s farmers found that 56 percent of them believe that climate change is happening, while 95 percent of farmers are practicing some form of sustainable agriculture.

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What does losing your home in a disaster teach you about life and your community? Two disaster victims share their experiences. Plus, a local Red Cross leader shares some ways you can prepare for disaster.

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