The Trump administration is reversing Obama-era clean water regulations. We talk about the impact of the move. We also talk with a farmer looking after one of the state’s largest bur oak trees. Plus, we look at what the weekend drone attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities could mean for consumers.
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How Saudi Arabian Oil Attacks May Affect Consumers
Two oil facilities in Saudi Arabia were attacked over the weekend, taking out half of the country’s oil capacity. We look at how the drone strikes could affect consumers.
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What It's Like To Stand Beside A 300-Year-Old Tree
At an upcoming event, the public will be able to visit the state’s biggest bur oak tree. We talk to the farm owner looking after the tree about what makes it special and why they considered it important enough to share with people.
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Trump Administration Repealing Obama-Era Clean Water Rules
The Trump administration is repealing rules that expanded the number of wetlands and waterways protected by the Clean Water Act. We talk with an environmental law expert about the impact of the change and the many reversals of Obama-era environmental laws.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Bill Martens Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Jim Ritterbusch Guest
- Tizza Meyer Guest
- Patrick Parenteau Guest
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