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Biocoding The Planet: How Sequencing Earth's DNA Will Impact The Future
Biocoding The Planet: How Sequencing Earth's DNA Will Impact The FutureFrom modeling designer babies to detecting disease, the ability to read DNA has radically changed how we look at life. A new,...
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A New Approach To Organic Farming
It’s interesting to learn about the strategies of organic farming. Larry Meiller and his guest discuss a new technique that could allow organic farmers to base their practice solely on renewable...
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70 MPH Speed Limit Will Likely Reduce Fuel Efficiency, Researchers Say
Signs for the new 70 mph interstate speed limit in Wisconsin are going up this week, but some researchers say vehicle fuel efficiency will likely be going down as a result.Consumer Reports says it does...
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Pope Francis Issues Call-To-Action On Climate Change
Pope Francis Issues Call-To-Action On Climate ChangeIn a 184-page letter, Pope Francis weighed in on climate change today, saying humans have a moral obligation to do something about it. A professor of...
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Newsmakers, June 18, 2015
The Ethics Of WaterThu, 06/18/2015 - 10:00Host(s): John GaddoGuest(s): Cynthia BarnettCurt MeineJane ElderProducer(s): John DavisKeywords: ethics of waterviterbo universitynmk150618a.mp3 Related...
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The Case For A Hiking Trail Around All 5 Great Lakes
The Case For A Hiking Trail Around All 5 Great LakesAn environmental law professor has proposed creating a new 10,000-mile, binational hiking trail between the U.S. and Canada along the shores of all...
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Environmentalists Embrace Pope's Climate Change Letter
Wisconsin environmental activists are welcoming Pope Francis's description of climate change as a global problem.The pope's 184-page letter released, released on Thursday, says those with more economic...
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Central Wisconsin County Could Pass Ordinance Protecting Groundwater
The Wood County Board of Supervisors is working to create an ordinance protecting groundwater, though some question the measure's legality.In a 10-7 vote, Wood County supervisors passed a resolution...
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Journalist Amy Goodman, Former U.S. Energy Official To Speak At Energy Fair
A former chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and a progressive journalist are the keynote speakers at this year's Energy Fair in central Wisconsin.Jon Wellinghoff, who chaired the FERC...
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Environmental, Tribal Groups Blast Enbridge Pipeline Expansion Plan In Letter...
More than 60 environmental and tribal groups have signed a letter to President Barack Obama criticizing an oil pipeline expansion at the U.S.-Canada border.The letter, sent Thursday, calls for Enbridge...
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It's A Perfect Time Of Year To Check Out Wisconsin's Many Waterfalls, Author...
It's A Perfect Time Of Year To Check Out Wisconsin's Many Waterfalls, Author SaysDavid Hedquist, an author and outdoor explorer, says it's a great time of the year to check out some of Wisconsin's...
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Are Allergy Seasons Getting Worse?
Are Allergy Seasons Getting Worse?Every year media reports tout allergy season to be the worse ever. Are allergy seasons progressively getting worse? How does global climate change impact allergy...
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New Frac Sand Mines Opening In Wisconsin Despite Industry Slowdown
Wisconsin’s frac sand mining activity continues to slow down in the face of stagnant oil prices, but even with poor market conditions, new plants are being built.Consumption of Wisconsin frac sand is...
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Ukrainian Delegation Looks For Alternative Energy Sources In Wisconsin
A delegation of Ukrainian officials visited this past weekend's Midwest Renewable Energy Association's Energy Fair looking for ideas to help break their country's dependence on Russian fossil fuel.The...
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Wisconsin 'Seriously Lags' Other States In Renewable Energy, Expert Says
Wisconsin 'Seriously Lags' Other States In Renewable Energy, Expert SaysCalling for "urgent action" on climate change, Pope Francis released an encyclical last week. In it he urged a shift in energy...
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State Budget Could Eliminate Recycling Clearinghouse For Local Communities
A clearinghouse for recycling data used by businesses and local governments will be shut down if the state budget passes as is. The Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center's job is to analyze market...
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Budget Would Limit County Regulation Of Shoreland Development
Conservation groups and close to 20 counties are voicing opposition to shoreland zoning changes approved by the Legislature's budget committee last month.Under the proposed change, counties would be...
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Testing Well Water
Well water affects the food and drink people consume. Find out how to spot contaminated water and how to test well water quality.Wed, 06/24/2015 - 11:00Host(s): Larry MeillerGuest(s): Kevin...
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State Making Money Available For Lake Property Habitat Projects
A new state program is offering grants to lakefront property owners in an effort to improve habitat and control erosion on shorelines.The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources launched the Healthy...
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A Look At Alaska's Declining Glaciers
Joy Cardin is back from her trip to Alaska, where she had a chance to see several of the state's more than 25,000 glaciers. But studies show these glaciers are declining at a rapid rate, losing about...
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