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June 9, 2025
How to make sure the flowers we buy are truly pollinator-friendly…
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Trump Administration moves to weaken standards for toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
May 14, 2025
A little more than a year after announcing its first ever drinking water standards for toxic PFAS chemicals, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reversing course, announcing it intends to rescind regulations for four key types of toxic PFAS compounds.…
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Surprising environmental impacts of solar in Wisconsin
May 12, 2025
Many farmers are choosing to integrate solar panels into their fields. Now a new analysis shows that decision can impact a lot more than energy costs and the climate.…
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The Truth About No Mow May
May 5, 2025
In this episode, Amy walks through a typical Wisconsin yard with pollinator expert Elizabeth Braatz.…
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Neonicotinoids and Human Health
April 25, 2025
Previously thought to pose no risk to humans, there is increasing evidence that neonicotinoids may have harmful health effects.…
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Analysis uncovers local environmental impacts of solar farms in Wisconsin
April 23, 2025
Researchers looked at water quality, soil health, erosion and wildlife habitat.…
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The long list of Trump Administration attacks on our environment
April 21, 2025
Dozens of rules and regulations that protect our air, water, land, endangered species and more are being targeted.…
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How clean is the water from Wisconsin’s public water systems?
April 9, 2025
Most public water systems have not had any health-based water quality violations since 2015. The 23% of active community water systems with health-based drinking water violations serve 807,000 residents, and violations are more common in rural and low-income communities.…
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Microplastics in our bodies: How much do they hurt us?
April 7, 2025
What does all the plastic accumulating in our brains, arteries and reproductive systems mean for our health?…
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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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