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By Dean Muller, President. Wisconsin for Environmental Justice   The survival of the Winter Olympics depends on two simple ingredients: snow and cold. As global temperatures rise, these essentials are becoming scarce, forcing the world’s most elite athletes to confront a warming planet in real time. What began as a personal observation on the slopes has transformed into a powerful movement, as Olympians trade their medals for microphones to advocate for urgent climate action.

By Dean Muller, President, Wisconsin for Environmental Justice   In an age of rapid technological advancement and ever-expanding urban landscapes, it's easy to feel disconnected from the natural world. We live in towering structures, navigate digital realms, and often see the Earth as little more than a backdrop or a resource to be harnessed. Yet, a profound and ancient truth persists, whispering to us through the rustle of leaves and the crash of waves: "We are the children

By Dean Muller, Wisconsin for Environmental Justice President For the 2025–2026 season, Wisconsin has seen a highly "unusual" winter characterized by wild swings. Here is why the polar vortex is the main culprit: The "Wobbly" Vortex:  Usually, a strong polar vortex acts like a spinning wall, trapping freezing air at the North Pole. This winter, the vortex has been "wobbly" and disrupted by Sudden Stratospheric Warming  (SSW). When it weakens, it doesn't stay over the pole; it

By Dean Muller, President, Wisconsin for Environmental Justice  If you grew up in Wisconsin, you likely remember a specific kind of winter: a steady, reliable blanket of snow that arrived in November and didn’t retreat until the March thaw. You remember backyard rinks that stayed frozen for months and the predictable, dry "snap" of a January cold spell. But take a moment to look out the window today. If you feel like the seasons have lost their rhythm, you aren’t imagining it