Articles by Chuck Quirmbach

Series: Trauma-Informed Care In Wisconsin

State Of Wisconsin, City Of Milwaukee Urge Trauma-Informed Care

Chuck Quirmbach
Wisconsin Public Radio
Tuesday, May 22, 2018 - 4:20pm
A Wisconsin pediatrician is recommending closer attention be paid to what appears to be the slightest injuries on very small children.
Series: Wisconsin's Bats And White-Nose Syndrome

UW-Madison Study Explores Bats As Skeeter-Eaters

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Chuck Quirmbach
Wisconsin Public Radio
Monday, May 21, 2018 - 5:25am
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Scientists have long known bats consume mosquitoes. But UW-Madison researchers wanted to learn more about the flying mammals versus the buzzing bugs.
Series: Wisconsin's Bats And White-Nose Syndrome

As White-Nose Syndrome Decimates Bat Populations, Researchers Look For Cure

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Chuck Quirmbach
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 - 4:40pm
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It's been 10 years since a bat-killing fungus was first discovered in the northeastern United States. The white fungus and the disease it causes — white-nose syndrome — is now found in 31 states, including Wisconsin.
Series: Wisconsin's Bats And White-Nose Syndrome

Bat-Killing Disease Spreading In Wisconsin

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Chuck Quirmbach
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, May 10, 2017 - 8:10am
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More than 80 percent of Wisconsin counties with known wintertime habitats for bats now have bats infected with white-nose syndrome.
Series: Milwaukee Gun Violence
Series: Trauma-Informed Care In Wisconsin

Milwaukee Expands Trauma Counseling For Gun Violence

Chuck Quirmbach
Wisconsin Public Radio
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 - 3:15pm
More children and families may receive counseling in response to exposure to gun violence and other trauma as a Milwaukee program expands.

Eviction Defense Project Offers Hope To Renters

Chuck Quirmbach
Wisconsin Public Radio
Monday, February 20, 2017 - 12:10pm
A program aimed at helping renters facing court-ordered evictions has begun in Milwaukee County.
Series: Phosphorus In Wisconsin's Land And Water

EPA Gives Green Light To Revision Of Wisconsin Phosphorus Plan

Chuck Quirmbach
Wisconsin Public Radio
Tuesday, February 7, 2017 - 11:20pm
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a Wisconsin program that backers say will give the state more flexibility in meeting standards aimed at reducing algae growth in waterways.

Milwaukee Common Council Bans Coal Tar Sealants

Chuck Quirmbach
Wisconsin Public Radio
Tuesday, February 7, 2017 - 6:20pm
Wisconsin's largest city has banned the sale and use of coal-tar sealants with high levels of a potentially cancer-causing chemical compound.
Series: Renewable Energy In Wisconsin

Solar Jobs Report Shows More Growth In Wisconsin

Chuck Quirmbach
Wisconsin Public Radio
Tuesday, February 7, 2017 - 4:35pm
A national study shows jobs in the solar power industry are increasing in most states – including Wisconsin.
Series: CAFOs, Manure And Water

$20M For Manure Digester Draws Interest, Questions

Chuck Quirmbach
Wisconsin Public Radio
Monday, February 6, 2017 - 6:00am
Even with $20 million in public funds on offer to back a manure digester project, some in the energy and agriculture sectors say things remain murky.