We talk to a UW professor who was awarded the Blue Planet Award for his environment work. Then, a WPR reporter shares more about Wisconsin residents raising concerns over DNR logging standards in the northern part of the state. Later, a global health professor shares environmental threats including extreme heat hitting Europe and parts of the United States.
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DNR logging standards under question in northern Wisconsin
Some northern Wisconsin residents have raised concerns that the state Department of Natural Resources isn’t following its own standards for harvesting timber too close to lakeshores. We learn more about the complaints and the investigation.
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Service with a smile: How mixing emotions and work affects our wellbeing
Emotional labor is when employees perform emotions at their job to benefit business — think people working in the service industries or in public-facing jobs. We talk with a communication professor about the effect emotional labor has our on our lives.
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What's driving extreme heat in Europe, US
Record-breaking temperatures are hitting Europe, and highs in the triple digits are expected in parts of the U.S. this week. We’ll talk to an expert on extreme heat about the health risks, and why scientists say heat waves are getting more common.
Episode Credits
- Dean Knetter Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Danielle Kaeding Guest
- Sarah Riforgiate Guest
- Chris Uejio Guest
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