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111. On Air with IER: Episode 14 (17:28)

Date:
2019-02-26
Main contributors:
Edwards, Beth, Saenz, Enrique
Summary:
This week: We conclude our look into a northern Indiana town fighting for clean water 30 years after undisclosed contamination at a coal ash landfill.

112. On Air with IER: Episode 13 (12:38)

Date:
2019-02-19
Main contributors:
Edwards, Beth, Saenz, Enrique
Summary:
This week: The first part of our look into a northern Indiana town fighting for clean water 30 years after undisclosed contamination at a coal ash landfill.

113. On Air with IER: Episode 12 (13:00)

Date:
2019-02-12
Main contributors:
Edwards, Beth, Saenz, Enrique
Summary:
This week: A new study says beneficial cover crops could have a temperature-changing dark side, and a beer maker gave wind power a multi-million dollar spotlight.

114. On Air with IER: Episode 11 (13:57)

Date:
2019-01-28
Main contributors:
Edwards, Beth, Saenz, Enrique
Summary:
This week: A Purdue University professor has created a process to turn toxic coal ash into rare earth metals, and a central Indiana rideshare program lets Hoosiers save money on their commute while reducing emissions.

115. On Air with IER: Episode 10 (17:47)

Date:
2019-01-22
Main contributors:
Edwards, Beth, Saenz, Enrique
Summary:
This week: People living or working near gas stations might be exposed to a far higher level of toxic fumes than previously thought, and we take a look at a restaurant named the best eco-friendly restaurant in the state of Indiana.

116. On Air with IER: Episode 9 (16:11)

Date:
2019-01-15
Main contributors:
Edwards, Beth, Saenz, Enrique
Summary:
This week: IER investigates how the government shutdown is affecting national parks in Indiana, and we speak to an Obama-era official who says a new EPA proposal could allow power plants in Indiana and across the country to emit more toxic pollutants into the air and neuter future environmental policies.

117. On Air with IER: Episode 8 (14:16)

Date:
2019-01-07
Main contributors:
Edwards, Beth, Saenz, Enrique
Summary:
This week: Millions of servicemembers and their families may have been exposed to chemicals linked to potentially deadly health conditions, and an Indianapolis group specializes in turning discarded building materials into fashion.

118. On Air with IER: Episode 7 (15:40)

Date:
2018-12-17
Main contributors:
Edwards, Beth, Saenz, Enrique
Summary:
This week: A Chinese law threatens to reduce the number of endangered Amur tigers in the wild, and your choice of Christmas tree could make a significant environmental and economic difference.

119. On Air with IER: Episode 6 (15:51)

Date:
2018-12-10
Main contributors:
Edwards, Beth, Saenz, Enrique
Summary:
This week: Citizen scientists help make sure your waterways stay healthy, and researchers find out if people are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly beer.

120. On Air with IER: Episode 5 (19:06)

Date:
2018-12-03
Main contributors:
Edwards, Beth, Saenz, Enrique
Summary:
This week: Two plans submitted by consecutive administrations, the Obama-era Clean Power Plan and the Trump administration's Affordable Clean Energy Rule, have different views on how the nation should regulate power plant emissions. Hear why both sides say their plan is better for the U.S.