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Heavy Metals And Foxconn's Potential Environmental Impact

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Foxconn is proposing to build an LCD fabrication facility in Wisconsin. Peter Adriaens of the University of Michigan explains how heavy metals used in producing electronics components pose potential dangers, as some are bioaccumulative and may remain in organisms for the rest of their lives.

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Local Government Coffers Stand To Benefit From Foxconn

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Frederica Freyberg

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What impact could the Foxconn deal have on local governments? Todd Berry from the Wisconsin Taxpayer Alliance discusses how property values and related tax revenues could be a boon to municipalities if the project is successful.

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How A Foxconn Factory Location Is Related To Water Use

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Frederica Freyberg

PBS Wisconsin

As discussion over environmental impacts of Foxconn continues, proposed locations along Lake Michigan could involve the Great Lakes Compact. Scott Gordon of WisContext discusses the role that water usage plays in electronics manufacturing and the legal framework related to using Great Lakes water.

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Environmental Exemptions For Foxconn May Invite Legal Challenges

Scott Gordon

WisContext

In its proposed incentives package to lure electronics manufacturer Foxconn, the Wisconsin legislature is not only offering unprecedented economic incentives, but also carves out significant exemptions to state-level environmental regulations for the company.

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What Are The Legal Implications Of Environmental Exemptions In The Foxconn Deal?

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Zac Schultz

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Environmental advocates are raising concerns about exemptions in the Foxconn deal. Midwest Environmental Advocates attorney Sarah Geers discusses questions the organization is raising about enforcement of the state's pollution laws.

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Foxconn's Bid To Boost Wisconsin Ginseng Sales

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Zac Schultz

PBS Wisconsin

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Foxconn Chairman Terry Gou signed a memorandum of understanding with Wisconsin ginseng growers to help promote the herb to overseas markets. Ginseng Board of Wisconsin president Bob Kaldunski discusses what the relationship could mean for sales at home and abroad.

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Wisconsin Enters New Territory With $3 Billion Foxconn Deal

Scott Gordon

WisContext

The announcement that Wisconsin is ready to offer electronics manufacturer Foxconn $3 billion in incentives to build an LCD factory complex in the state is far from a done deal.

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What Foxconn Means For The Great Lakes Compact

Scott Gordon

WisContext

As Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn touts its plans to build an LCD factory in southeastern Wisconsin, one open question is what demand that operation will place on Lake Michigan.

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Where In Wisconsin Is Foxconn Looking To Acquire Land?

Scott Gordon

WisContext

Someone is looking to buy a lot of land in Racine County and is willing to pay well over market value for it.

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Could Foxconn Turn Wisconsin Landowners Into Millionaires?

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Frederica Freyberg

PBS Wisconsin

Foxconn could be purchasing land in southeast Wisconsin for well above market value, meaning many small landowners could soon be millionaires. Not everyone is happy about it, however.