Wisconsin sees its wild rice harvest continue to fall. Then, a a researcher explains how consumers could see lower energy bills. Then, we learn how to get trained as a Burn Boss.
Featured in this Episode
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Wisconsin wild rice becomes scarce, but no less sacred
Wild rice production in Wisconsin is suffering from climate change and early summer storms. We talk about the environmental and cultural significance of wild rice with the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission’s Kathleen Smith the Wisconsin DNR’s Jason Fleener.
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How state climate policy could make energy costs more affordable
Wisconsin encourages utility companies to provide more clean energy without charging them for the carbon dioxide produced by fossil fuels. We talk to Nick Roy, a researcher with Resources for the Future, about how carbon fees could lower utility costs for home and business owners.
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How to get prescribed ‘burn boss’ training
Prescribed burns are a key land management tool, but setting and controlling fires requires care and knowledge. To that end, the Wisconsin Burn Boss Certification Program started this summer. We’ll talk about the training with Jeb Barzen and Kristina Weld from the Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Kathleen Smith Guest
- Jason Fleener Guest
- Nick Roy Guest
- Jeb Barzen Guest
- Kristina Weld Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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