Environmentalists fear the U.S. Supreme Court could soon weaken federal protections for hundreds of waterways and wetlands across the country. And lead poisoning, particularly in children, continues to be a problem in Wisconsin. We talk to a law professor about the Clean Water Act and then the state director of lead abatement programs.
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Ongoing Supreme Court cases threaten to curtail the Clean Water Act
As the Supreme Court weighs the reach of the Clean Water Act, some environmentalists are concerned that the court will adopt language removing federal protections from hundreds of waterways and wetlands across the U.S. We speak with a professor of law about the ongoing debate surrounding the issue.
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Assessing the state’s lead poisoning problem
Lead poisoning has been a serious problem in Wisconsin for decades, causing many children to become sick or suffer irreversible cognitive and learning delays. We discuss how prevalent lead paint and lead pipes are in the state and what abatement measures are underway.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Steven Potter Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Patrick Parenteau Guest
- Brian Weaver Guest
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