Monthly Archives: January 2026

Is global warming happening?

Scientific research has awakened us to the realization that our planet is warming at an unprecedented rate, and human activities are the principal cause. Claims that the observed global warming is not occurring or not related to human activities are false. There is no scientific research that supports that misconception.

Confidence in our answer comes from decades of scientific research — a systematic investigation that acquires new knowledge, validates existing knowledge, or addresses specific questions through rigorous methodologies. Continue reading

Category: Climate, History

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Was 2025 an interesting weather year for Wisconsin?

Wisconsin has interesting weather in EVERY year. 2025 started with extreme cold warnings issued for all Wisconsin counties from Jan. 19 to Jan. 21. Wind chill indices were as low as minus 45. The year also ended with cold temperatures and low wind chills at the end of December.

Severe thunderstorms struck southern Wisconsin during the early morning of April 18, with baseball-size hail falling from New Glarus to Edgerton. Continue reading

Category: History, Phenomena, Severe Weather

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