We talk to the director of Northland College’s freshwater research center about the school’s legacy before it closes this year. Then, a UW geriatrician explains how the risk of dementia is rising. Also, a new documentary covers how invasive mussels are changing the great lakes.
Featured in this Episode
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Environmental legacy of Northland College
The small liberal arts college Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin is closing at the end of the school year after 133 years of integrating an environmental focus into its programming. The director of the freshwater research center talks about the school’s legacy and the impact of its closing.
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The risk of Dementia is rising
A recent study suggests the risk for developing dementia is on the rise. By 2060, more than 2 in 5 people over the age of 55 in the U.S. – about 42 percent – are expected to develop dementia. We speak with the host of the “Dementia Matters” podcast about updates on this fast growing disease.
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Documentary looks at invasive mussel wreaking havoc on all the lower Great Lakes
The film, which uses cutting-edge underwater drone technology, looks at how the quagga mussel is re-engineering the Great Lakes on a scale not seen since the Ice Age.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Peter Annin Guest
- Dr. Nathaniel Chin Guest
- Zach Melnick Guest
- Yvonne Drebert Guest
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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