A reporter shares how small town efforts to regulate CAFOs have met significant challenges. Then, a law professor helps us better understand a new EPA rule to give states and tribes more authority over energy projects that impact the environment.
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Small towns in Wisconsin have tried to regulate CAFOs. Ag lobbyists say that's illegal.
Several small towns in Wisconsin have attempted to regulate concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, but have been met with pushback by agricultural lobbying groups. A reporter explains.
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Proposed rule gives state officials, tribal authorities more environmental decision-making power
A proposed rule announced last week would give state officials and tribal authorities more power to block pipelines and make decisions about other water-related projects. An environmental and health sciences lawyer walks us through the legislation.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Emilie Burditt Producer
- Diana Kruzman Guest
- Steph Tai Guest
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