Mapped Out podcast, Elk in Wisconsin, Methane and climate change

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The methane digester at the New Hope Dairy
In this Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, photo, is the methane digester at the New Hope Dairy in Galt, Calif. New Hope Dairy, which has about 1,500 cows, installed the $4 million digester in 2013, thanks to a state grant and a partnership with the local utility. Rich Pedroncelli/AP Photo

World leaders pledged this week to reduce methane emissions as part of an effort to combat climate change. We find out what the potential impact could be. We also hear what’s behind the return of bull elk to southern Wisconsin after a 100-year absence. Plus, the latest episode of the WPR podcast Mapped Out.

Featured in this Show

  • Bull elk return to southern Wisconsin after 100-year absence

    For the first time in more than 100 years, bull elk are being reported in some southern Wisconsin counties. We talk with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are about why the animal is showing up and the ongoing efforts to reestablish their presence in the state.

  • Global leaders pledge to cut methane emissions

    President Joe Biden and other global leaders pledged to cut methane emissions and end deforestation in coming years. A climate policy expert explains the significance of these vows.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Scott Roepke Guest
  • Gregory Nemet Guest