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Trump’s Threat to Safe Water (and how WI can fight back)

The Defender
The Defender
Episode • Feb 24, • 38m

We are about to say goodbye to some basic water protections as the Trump Administration looks to undo decades of science-based work focused on keeping toxic chemicals out of our water supplies.

Right now on the Defender, Amy talks with Clean Wisconsin attorney Evan Feinauer about how bedrock protections like the Clean Water Act could be at risk as the new administration targets regulations, research, and expert staff at the EPA. Find out what’s at stake and how Wisconsin can fight back.

Host: Amy Barrilleaux

Guest: Evan Feinauer

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