Regional Transportation Needs And Solutions, Energy-Efficient Landscaping, President Trump Signs Executive Order Rolling Back Obama-Era Regulations On Carbon Emissions

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A new study looks at the needs of employees who rely on public transportation to get to job hubs in the suburbs, and why a gap at the end of the line hurts both workers and employers. Choosing the right landscape plants can actually conserve energy and cut costs. We get advice on how to maximize our yard for energy savings. And we cover a top news story of the day.

Featured in this Show

  • Trees And Shrubs Can Help Cut Home Heating And Cooling Costs

    Trees and bushes add a touch of green to a yard–and they can save some green, too, on energy bills. A UW-Extension expert gives advice on using shrubs and trees to save on heating and cooling bills.

  • A report from Wisconsin’s Public Policy forum is suggesting that partnerships with ride-hailing services and other flexible transit options could solve Milwaukee’s last-ride problem — which arises when fixed routes on public transit stop short of getting commuters to work. A researcher tells us what challenges commuters face and shares details on how to fix them.

  • President Trump Signs Executive Order Rolling Back Obama-Era Regulations On Carbon Emissions

    President Trump signed an executive order today that would lift environmental regulations on energy companies nationwide. The move has been seen as his biggest effort to undo President Obama’s climate change work. We speak with Alex Guillén of POLITICO about the news.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Rob Ferrett Producer
  • Haleema Shah Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Vijai Pandian Guest
  • Joe Peterangelo Guest
  • Alex Guillen Guest