It is April Fool's Day, and episode 103 ‘pities the fools’ that aren’t addressing climate change, PFAS, water quality, and environmental conservation. This week in the news, we cover the EPA’s partnership to advance environmental protection worldwide and breaking news from our Washington correspondent, JJ Smith, on the 650 billion dollars required for the US water infrastructure support. This week's feature is an interview with Daniel Yates, owner and visionary behind “Blue Collar Brands.”  Dan and Brock talk about the importance of shining a spotlight on the construction industry and the great individuals who make it happen every day.

This episode covers:

• Climate Change Impacts.
• EPA initiative to advance environmental protection globally.
• Funding required for aging water infrastructure.
• Recruiting the next generation into the construction world.
• Workforce Development.
• Daniel Yates, founder of “Blue Collar Brands.”

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