The U.S. Farm Bill is up for reauthorization, and Congress faces calls to avoid any delays so certain programs can keep helping farmers and consumers without losing momentum.
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New PFAS Guidelines – a Water Quality Scientist Explains Technology and Investment Needed to Get Forever Chemicals Out of US Drinking Water
PFAS are associated with a variety of health issues and have been a focus of environmental and public health researchers.
What’s the Carbon Footprint of March Madness?
March Madness means 68 teams vying to become champion, Cinderella runs for a few underdogs and big business for the NCAA, which earns 85% of its annual operating budget during the men’s basketball tournament.
WI Eyes Deicer Training to Curb Salt Pollution
Spring is almost here, but Wisconsin can’t rule out the occasional snowstorm over the next few weeks, potentially resulting in more ice-melting products being used.
Corporate Profits Outweigh Health, Culture and Livelihood | Opinion
Corporate money has always corrupted the political process in order to create laws and trade agreements that protect corporate profits at the expense of not just American citizens, but citizens of the world.
The Tech Race to Destroy PFAS Is On. It Could Mean Big Business.
How do you destroy pollution so stubborn, it’s nicknamed “forever chemicals”?
Amid Program Constraints, ‘Climate-Smart’ Farming Gets Extra Aid
Farmers looking to enhance their range of climate-friendly practices are getting a boost with new federal funding. Wisconsin producers face a tight window to take advantage of the aid.
WI ‘Chicken Toss’ Event Renews Animal Exploitation Concerns
Later this month, a western Wisconsin town will hold an annual celebration including an event known as a “chicken toss.”
The Ocean Twilight Zone Could Store Vast Amounts of Carbon Captured from the Atmosphere – But First We Need an Internet of Deep Ocean Sensors to Track the Effects
There may be ways to enhance these processes so the ocean pulls more carbon out of the atmosphere to help slow climate change. Yet little is known about the consequences.
Wisconsin Budget Debate: What Kind of State Do We Want? | Opinion
Evers wants to fund our schools, support small businesses, address the mental health crisis, and beat back the scourge of PFAS “forever chemicals” in drinking water in communities all over Wisconsin.