We talk about climate change’s impact on our health, and how hospitals in Wisconsin are working to be more sustainable. Our guests are Dr. Andrew Lewandowski, of UW Health and Healthy Climate Wisconsin, and Christa Wagner from the Medical College of Wisconsin. Then, we discuss ice fishing with Captain Barb Carey. Finally, we take a look at food waste in Wisconsin with the DNR’s Casey Krausensky.
Featured in this Episode
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Healthcare providers working on climate change communication, solutions
Climate change leads to warming temperatures, changes in weather patterns and rising sea levels. But what does it mean for our health? We check in with two healthcare professionals about finding sustainable solutions for hospitals and talking with patients about climate change.
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Ice fishing in sub-zero temperatures
With the recent freezing temperatures, you can bet there’s some good ice forming out there on Wisconsin’s waterways. We talk with the founder and president of WI Women Fish to get an update from the shanty.
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DNR evaluates food waste in Wisconsin, recommends preventative measures
If you’re letting food go to waste, you’re not alone. An estimated 900-thousand tons of food waste went into Wisconsin landfills in 2024. We talk about the results of the DNR’s Food Waste Evaluation, published in December 2025.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Christa Wagner Guest
- Dr. Andrew Lewandowski Guest
- Captain Barb Carey Guest
- Casey Krausensky Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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