Improving health and air quality through climate action
Official title: Project
Funded at University of Wisconsin-Madison · NIH-10982298 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding ways to help communities tackle the health problems caused by climate change by working together to come up with smart solutions that cut down on pollution and improve air quality for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $884,567 |
| NIH project number | 1P20ES036747-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10982298 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in areas with high levels of air pollution, particularly those with respiratory conditions like asthma or COPD.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not live in areas impacted by air pollution or who do not have respiratory health issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the health impacts of climate change by developing community-driven strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality. It aims to identify health-focused energy solutions that consider local disparities in air pollution exposure. By collaborating with community partners, the project will create a range of technology and policy options to enhance health and equity while mitigating climate change. A new modeling framework will also be developed to evaluate these strategies effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved air quality and health outcomes for communities affected by climate change.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using community-driven approaches to address health disparities related to environmental issues, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patz, Jonathan Alan — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Patz, Jonathan Alan
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.