Two UW-Madison projects take aim at microplastic pollution in the Great Lakes. Then, climate scientist and author Rob Jackson shares innovative ideas detailed in his new book, “Into the Clear Blue Sky,” that could restore the atmosphere and stop climate change.
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Microplastics in Great Lakes focus of UW-Madison projects
With 22 million pounds of microplastics finding its way into the Great Lakes every year, two UW-Madison projects seek to detect and stop the pollution. We’re joined by Haoran Wei, assistant professor of the UW-Madison’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Ginny Carlton, Education Outreach Specialist with the Wisconsin Sea Grant, to talk about their efforts to address the problem.
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Climate change solutions within reach, says author Rob Jackson
In his new book “Into the Clear Blue Sky,” Rob Jackson profiles several fellow scientists from around the world working on ground-breaking solutions to the global climate crisis. Jackson joins us to share their stories and the stakes that confront us and the planet.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Haoran Wei Guest
- Ginny Carlton Guest
- Rob Jackson Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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