Listen "Wildlife Woes & Toxic Troubles: Wisconsin’s Environmental Challenge"
Episode Synopsis
The new federal budget spells disaster for Wisconsin’s environmental research, with the Upper Midwest Environmental Services Center in La Crosse facing closure alongside similar centers nationwide. Meanwhile, the EPA controversially approves two PFAS-laden pesticides for crops like tomatoes and almonds, while considering relaxing chemical reporting rules. Adding to the turmoil, AI technology is sparking a fossil fuel boom in Wisconsin, prompting legal action to halt its progress.
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