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Healthier Future for Wisconsin

Who is harmed by environmental burden in Wisconsin?

April 9, 2025

The vast majority (70-95%) of communities with the highest environmental burden are in the southeast region, mostly concentrated in the Milwaukee urban area. Non-white communities face higher cumulative environmental health burden in Wisconsin, with these racial/ethnic disparities among the highest in surrounding states. …

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What are the health concerns with microplastics?

April 4, 2025

The amount of microplastics in our bodies has increased by 50% in the last decade. Studies have found harmful effects of microplastic exposure, including connections to cardiovascular, digestive, reproductive, and nervous system harms, as well as impacts on cancers, kidney function and dementia.…

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