How does a changing climate affect the health and well-being of people in Wisconsin? Some notable impacts and risks to human health from climate change include (but are not limited to) health risks posed by extreme, prolonged heat, impaired air quality, waterborne diseases and bacteria in floodwaters, increased particulate matter from wildfire smoke or dust, and more favorable conditions for mosquito and tick-borne diseases. To learn more about the impacts of climate change on Wisconsin’s communities, check out the science-based assessments from the various WICCI working groups.

Healthy Places by Design

Healthy Places by Design advances community-led action and proven, place-based strategies to ensure health and wellbeing for all. Click here to learn more!

Climate Solutions for Health

The Climate Solutions for Health Lab at UW-Madison is a collaboration to translate science into solutions for climate change and human health. Read about the lab’s current research projects on the health benefits of climate change mitigation and discover actions that you can take today.