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This episode discusses the history of Earth Day and the importance of environmental protection beyond April 22, featuring an interview with Jim Feldman.

In this special episode, SustainUW and Edge Effects collaborate to discuss the history of Earth Day in the United States, bring a glimpse of Earth Fest celebrations on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, and underline the importance of embracing environmental protection beyond just April 22. The episode includes an interview with Jim Feldman, director of the Environmental Studies program at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. This episode was created and recorded in collaboration with Edge Effects digital magazine at the UW–Madison Center for Culture, History, and Environment. Special thanks to the Edge Effects team including Managing Editor Brianna Meyer for their work in making this episode possible.

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Guest: Jim Feldman

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Organizations: University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, SustainUW, Edge Effects, University of Wisconsin–Madison, UW–Madison Center for Culture, History, and Environment

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