Wisconsin climate change impacts, Open enrollment

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A volunteer uses a tree branch trying to prevent a forest fire from reaching houses in the village of Casal da Quinta, outside Leiria, central Portugal, July 12, 2022. As wildfires become more common in Portugal, six children and young adults took 32 European governments to court on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, for what they say is a failure to adequately address human-caused climate change in a violation of their human rights. Joao Henriques/ AP Photo

We talk to an environmental studies professor about how climate change affects Wisconsin in the short- and long-term. Then, a health insurance expert takes us through the open enrollment process.

Featured in this Show

  • How climate change affects Wisconsin now and in the future

    The U.S. Government’s Global Change Research Program recently released its latest climate change assessment. A UW-Eau Claire environmental studies professor joins us to discuss the present and future impacts of climate change in Wisconsin.

  • Confused by open enrollment? Here's where to start

    With the healthcare.gov open enrollment deadline fast approaching, you might have some questions about how to get started and what insurance plan is right for you. We talk to a health insurance enrollment expert about what you need to know before the Dec. 15 deadline.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Beatrice Lawrence Producer
  • James Boulter Guest
  • Sadie Tuescher Guest

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