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How The Native Wampanoag Helped The Pilgrims Before The First Thanksgiving
The lore of Thanksgiving revolves around the first meal shared between the Pilgrims and one of the Native tribes that populated the Eastern seaboard. While the meal itself probably helped stave off...
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Remembering Unsung Conservation Pioneer Wilhelmine La Budde
When we think of environmental heroes from Wisconsin, we likely think of John Muir, Aldo Leopold and Gaylord Nelson. But conservationist Wilhelmine D. La Budde, who died this week in 1955, is one of...
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Our Electric Energy Future
In the debate between fossil fuels and renewable energy, there often isn’t much discussion about the grid that delivers us electricity. In this hour, our guest discusses impacts of different energy...
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Walker Asks USDA For Disaster Declaration For May Crop Freeze
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture for help with crop losses suffered by producers due to freezing temperatures last May.
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Big Question: Should Obama Intervene In Dakota Access Dispute?
Despite an order from North Dakota’s governor to leave due to “life threatening” winter weather, Dakota Access pipeline demonstrators say they will stay until the project is killed.
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How A Donald Trump Presidency Could Affect The Environment
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump said he thought manmade climate change was a "hoax," vowed to dismantle the Environmental Protection Agency, and said he would kill the Clean Power...
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Energy Efficient Home Design
We talk with a leading sustainable design architect about energy efficient homes, what LEED status means and how to make your existing home more efficient.
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Wisconsin Land Trusts
There are a number of Land Trusts in Wisconsin that work to conserve natural resources. We talk to two organizers about what trusts are, their purpose and how they can be formed.
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The Cop 22 Under President Donald Trump
Many people around the world are wondering if president-elect Donald Trump will try to pull America out of the Paris Climate Agreement, after 1:00 we will discuss the prospect and the potential...
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What Could Happen To The Environmental In A Trump Presidency?
Given Donald Trump's campaign promises to dismantle the Environmental Protection Agency and undo the Clean Power Plan, many people are asking what will happen to the environment under a Trump presidency.
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Temptation Versus Willpower: A New Perspective On Self-Control
Often times we are faced with situations where temptation overpowers our self-control. However, researchers are making the case that we shouldn’t feel bad when we fall for temptations.
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday large livestock operations will be able to draw up their own pollution permits under a plan to reorganize the agency.
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Educator: Master Gardeners Help With 'Great Community Projects'
Master Gardener volunteers contributed more than 203,000 hours to their communities this year, that's $4.5 million worth of volunteer time, according to UW-Extension.
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Public Housing Goes Smoke Free
Public housing will soon be smoke free. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued a final rule Wednesday. While some cities across the country have already made the change,...
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Tell Joy Where To Go In December
December is here and it's time to have fun with snowy recreational activities and special holiday getaways. Travel writer Gary Knowles joins us to share ways we can enjoy delightful fairs, holiday...
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Land Trusts Are A Popular Land Preservation Option
When we think about preserving natural areas, most of us think about government protected lands – like state parks, national forests and state Department of Natural Resources wildlife areas. But land...
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Wisconsin Department Of Natural Resources To Undergo Massive Restructuring
This week the state Department of Natural Resources said it would make sweeping changes to the structure of the organization. While some are pleased with the proposed changes, others are not as happy....
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Walker: New Farm Permit Process Won't Change Final Approval Practices
The proposed reorganization of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is meant to free up staff time on paperwork and allow for more time to enforce laws and regulations, Gov. Scott Walker says.
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Going Green Helped Onalaska Company Stay Competitive
Onalaska's Empire Screen Printing is hosting the 2016 Wisconsin Sustainable Business Conference to highlight the sustainability work its done that has changed the screen printing industry.
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The Future of Diversity Trainers
Those who voted for Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton or other candidates more than likely work at the same companies. However, the intense, divisive post election environment shows that employees will...
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