A science professor explains how Wisconsin’s warm winter is affecting the state’s population of pests like ticks and mosquitos. Then, we learn about newer trends in teen vape use. Then, a UW-Eau Claire professor tells us about waste incineration technology and advancements.
Featured in this Episode
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How the warm winter is affecting ticks, mosquitoes and other pests
The unseasonably warm winter Wisconsin is experiencing is a boon for ticks, fleas and other warm weather pests. An expert on insect-borne diseases explains what she’s seeing this year and what warm winters could mean for the future.
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Children’s Wisconsin pulmonologist on changes since 2019 vape-related illness outbreak
Fewer Wisconsin teens are vaping since the government raised the legal age to purchase vapes. We talk with a pulmonologist from Children’s Wisconsin who helped treat the 2019 outbreak of vaping-related lung injury about changing trends in teen vape use.
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Exploring waste incineration technology, regulations
The Barron County Waste to Energy facility can incinerate up to 100 tons per day to reduce waste in landfills. We take a look inside waste incineration technology and how Wisconsin regulates facilities.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Lyric Bartholomay Guest
- Dr. Louella Amos Guest
- Lauren Wentz Guest
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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