Steve Vavrus

Wisconsin Experienced 250 More Wildfires Than Usual in 2024

Drought conditions continue to worsen across Wisconsin.

June Was One of Wettest Months in Wisconsin History

Wisconsin is drought-free after the entire state struggled with drought conditions in 2023.

Report Finds Climate Change Causing More Hot Nights in Wisconsin

'Sleepless Nights' report finds Milwaukee had 11 more hot nights per year in past decade.

Wisconsin Now Nearly Drought Free

Spring rains have transformed Midwest from 40% of region in drought to just 1%.

Wetter May, Warmer Summer in Wisconsin Predicted

Long-term warming since 1950 will continue, says State Climatology Office.

It’s the Warmest Winter in 130 Years

A ‘record-breaker by far,’ declares the Wisconsin State Climatology Office.

2023 One of Wisconsin’s Hottest Years In Over a Century

4th warmest since records started in 1895. Globally heat records shattered in 2023.

Wisconsin Climatologist Offers Take On July Heat Wave

It's not simply the same extreme heat the south is seeing connected to climate change. But that will change.

Wisconsin Summer Nights Are Getting Warmer

Another consequence of climate change, and one which is likely to add stress for people.

Could Wisconsin Become A Climate Haven?

Great Lakes states could become attractive, but full impact is unclear.

DNR Study Finds Densest City Areas 10 Degrees Hotter in Summer

Fewer trees and green spaces, more asphalt, concrete make heart of Milwaukee hotter.

Nonprofit Helps Homes Get Air Conditioned

36,500 Milwaukee homes lacked AC in 2019, mostly in low-income neighborhoods.

Wisconsin Isn’t Ready For Extreme Heat

Climate change study projects rising temperatures that cities and towns in state aren’t built to withstand.

State’s Warmer Winters Have Far Reaching Impact

Winter activities, the local economy and animal life affected by warming climate.

Wisconsin Initiative On Climate Change Impacts Releases Climate Assessment Report

Biden Climate Change Plan Could Impact State

Wisconsin could add 162,000 jobs, boost economy by $14 billion by transitioning to renewable energy.

2019 Sets Record, State’s Wettest Year

4 of the state's 5 wettest years ever recorded were in the last decade.

About That Climate Change Report

2011 report by 200 state scientists and experts made predictions Republicans are still ignoring.