The retail food landscape is a dynamic sector: Large chains are constantly forcing locally-run stores out of business, retail capital is becoming increasingly consolidated, and the number of food insecure individuals is ...

While Wisconsin has produced relatively fewer greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than some of its Midwestern neighbors, in 2003 it was the 42nd largest GHG emitter in the world. The state of Wisconsin generates only 10-percent ...

In the summer of 2019, the City of Madison classified the majority of neighborhoods in North Madison as susceptible to gentrification and its population as vulnerable to displacement. In this report, we document residents' ...

The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of the perceptions and knowledge of plant-based diets among university students. We focused on showcasing local options, the benefits and barriers of the diet, ...

This paper mapped soil and bedrock characteristics, demographic information and the locations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAs) point sources in Dane County, in an attempt to predict municipal wells that would ...

This project is an investigation of planning a ground mount solar energy system and consists of two key parts: site selection and system design. The site selection process involves analyzing significant criteria to ensure ...

Our research deals with the recursive relationship between the presentation and experience of nature at four sites in Madison, Wisconsin. We attempt to understand how common conceptions of nature influence the unfolding ...

Over-consumption coupled with limited landfill capacity necessitates consideration of alternative waste management strategies, such as anaerobic digestion of organic waste. We investigate the potential of anaerobic digestion ...

Public perception is an important part of human geography and affects how citizens approach environmental issues. We researched differences in public perception of water quality on Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin. ...

The 500 block of State Street, in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, is currently undergoing a radical landscape change through the construction of a new high rise apartment complex called ?The Hub?. This study seeks to discover ...