New Methane Rule, A Third Of Teens Haven’t Read A Book In The Last Year, Wisconsin Organization Reports On What Needs To Change To Help Wisconsinites With Disabilities

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The Trump administration plans to roll back an Obama-era rule governing methane air pollution. We discuss what the move would mean for climate change. Then, according to a new report, teens are spending more time online and less time reading books, magazines or newspapers than past generations. We talk to one of the researchers about the new data and what it signifies. We also hear about a Wisconsin group that is helping define what needs to be addressed to help Wisconsinites living with disabilities.

Featured in this Show

  • Trump Administration's Plan To Weaken Methane Air Pollution Rules

    The Trump administration is planning to weaken an Obama-era rule governing methane air pollution, therefore making it easier for companies to release the gas into the atmosphere. We discuss methane’s role in climate change, how the existing rule would be changed and reactions to the proposal.

  • Why Aren't Teenagers Reading More?

    A new study finds that fewer than 20 percent of American teens read a book, magazine or newspaper every day. A third say they haven’t read a book in the past year. We discuss what’s driving the downward trend in reading and how it could effect them down the road.

  • Organization Outlines Policy Goals To Help People With Disabilities In Wisconsin

    The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities just released a report outlining what policy issues need to be addressed in order to help those with disabilities live full lives in the state. These issues include transportation, employment, education, and more. We talk to the organization’s Executive Direct Beth Swedeen about the report and what they hope to accomplish.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Steph Tai Guest
  • Jean Twenge Guest
  • Beth Swedeen Guest

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