This summer marked 61 years since the 1958 Colfax tornado left a trail of damage and death. We talk with two authors about the impact on the community and how that history resonates today. Then, we explore the idea of whether natural resources should get legal rights and discuss a bipartisan plan that would increase funding for Great Lakes cleanup projects.
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Baldwin Pushes To Increase Funding For Great Lakes Cleanup Initiative
New bipartisan legislation in Congress aims to increase funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. We talk to U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, who’s one of five lawmakers to introduce the bill.
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History Of The Colfax Tornado Of 1958
On June 4, 1958, a tornado ripped through the village of Colfax, leaving damage and loss in its wake. We talk with two authors about the history and impact, and what they learned about the community’s resilience.
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Granting Legal Rights To Nature
Cities, Indian nations and countries around the world have given nature and specific natural resources legal rights. We look at how it works, whether it has stood up to legal challenges and whether it is a viable tool for protecting the environment.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- US Sen. Tammy Baldwin Guest
- Troy Knutson Guest
- Michelle Knutson Guest
- Craig Kauffman Guest
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