Healthcare & Environment Update - August 2026
Jean Marsch, Co-chair
The next meeting of the Healthcare and Environment Committee will be Wednesday, August 12, at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom. All are welcome. Contact Jean Marsch for the Zoom link: jean.marsch@gmail.com.
We’re taking a close look at two health/environment issues in the news today, sharing some reliable sources with you:
Cyclospora: Are even worse foodborne outbreaks ahead?
Across the U.S. concern grows because federal cuts are making it harder to detect and stop the spread of foodborne illnesses. KFF says the next outbreak “could be much worse.” Read Cyclospora Boosts Fears That Worse Foodborne Outbreaks Are Ahead.
AI Datacenters: Good for business? Good for long term?
“Data Centers Fuel $1 Billion in Wisconsin Business Growth, but Some Question Long-Term Impact”
Wisconsin Watch says our state’s companies are doing big business in data centers even though none of the hyperscale facilities are yet operating in the state. But the long-term impact remains unclear. Read the article here.
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