A University of Wisconsin-Madison professor attending COP28 outlines takeaways from the annual United Nations’ climate summit. Then, Wisconsin joins over a dozen states allowing “baby box” devices at emergency facilities. We speak with an advocate about safely surrendering newborns.
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What happened at the UN climate conference?
Nations were divided over whether to create a timetable for eliminating fossil fuels at the latest United Nations’ conference on climate change. We learn what happened from a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor attending the conference.
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New law allows parents to anonymously surrender newborns in 'baby boxes'
Last week, Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill allowing certain emergency departments to install devices known as “baby boxes” to privately relinquish infants under three days old. We speak with the head of the organization creating the boxes to learn more.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Sumudu Atapattu Guest
- Monica Kelsey Guest
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