Articles by Scott Gordon

Series: Foxconn In Wisconsin

Four Materials Illustrate Hazards Of Electronics Manufacturing

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Video: 
Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 - 9:00am
Operating an LCD screen manufacturing plant in Wisconsin would raise a number of environmental question marks.
Series: Foxconn In Wisconsin

The Tasks Foxconn Could Create For Local Governments

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Video: 
Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Monday, August 14, 2017 - 8:00am
Local governments surrounding the proposed Foxconn factory will have plenty of complex processes of their own to deal with if the company moves ahead with its plans for southeastern Wisconsin.
Series: Foxconn In Wisconsin

Environmental Exemptions For Foxconn May Invite Legal Challenges

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Video: 
Zac Schultz
PBS Wisconsin
Tuesday, August 8, 2017 - 8:00am
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.
Series: Climate Science And Wisconsin

Catching Ecosystems At A Tipping Point

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Video: 
University Place
PBS Wisconsin
Monday, August 7, 2017 - 10:20am
It's not always easy to anticipate a drastic change in an ecosystem.
Series: Foxconn In Wisconsin

Wisconsin Enters New Territory With $3 Billion Foxconn Deal

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Video: 
Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, August 4, 2017 - 10:00am
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.
Series: Waukesha And Lake Michigan Water
Series: Foxconn In Wisconsin

What Foxconn Means For The Great Lakes Compact

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 1:20pm
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.
Series: Foxconn In Wisconsin

Where In Wisconsin Is Foxconn Looking To Acquire Land?

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Video: 
Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Tuesday, August 1, 2017 - 11:35am
Someone is looking to buy a lot of land in Racine County and is willing to pay well over market value for it.
Series: Drinking Water Quality

The State Of Wisconsin's Water Utilities In 2016

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Monday, July 31, 2017 - 11:05am
Wisconsin is proud of its water, including the stuff that comes out of the tap. Every year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources releases an annual report about how the state's public water systems are doing.

Why Wisconsin Goes To The Effort Of Monitoring Beach Quality

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Tuesday, July 25, 2017 - 1:20pm
The fact that Wisconsin's beaches are usable for only a few months out of the year only increases the urgency of enjoying them — and thoughtfully maintaining their condition.
Series: Drinking Water Quality

After A DNR Boost To Remove Lead Water Pipes, What's Next?

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 11:10am
Wisconsin's municipal drinking-water systems have tens of thousands of lead pipes in communities around the state, and there is growing pressure to get rid of them.