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41. On Air with IER: Episode 23 (22:56)

Date:
2019-05-13
Main contributors:
Edwards, Beth, Saenz, Enrique
Summary:
This week: A new study warns that about 1 million plant and animal species are at risk due to human action, and Hoosiers may soon have to pay more money to recover from natural disasters.

42. On Air with IER: Episode 24 (22:25)

Date:
2019-05-20
Main contributors:
Edwards, Beth, Saenz, Enrique
Summary:
This week: The U.S. Navy wants residents living near NSA Crane to test their water wells for potentially hazardous PFAS compounds, and we take a look at why an Indianapolis apartment complex isn't allowed to use the solar power it produces.

43. On Air with IER: Episode 25 (18:42)

Date:
2019-05-28
Main contributors:
Edwards, Beth, Saenz, Enrique
Summary:
This week: It's a big week for Indiana on Capitol Hill. Two Indiana University professors testified before separate environmental hearings. We take a look at the issues they're championing in Washington, D.C.

44. On Air with IER: Episode 26 (12:19)

Date:
2019-06-11
Main contributors:
Edwards, Beth, Saenz, Enrique
Summary:
This week: We take a look at how the state of Indiana's position on pesticides in food products selected for the state's WIC program could be exposing needy Hoosier families to potentially toxic chemicals, and a pathogen deadly to oak trees threatens to spread in the state.

45. On Air with IER: Episode 27 (14:19)

Date:
2019-06-17
Main contributors:
Edwards, Beth, Saenz, Enrique
Summary:
This week: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lifted a ban on the sale of higher ethanol blends of gasoline during the summer months, a move that will benefit corn growers in Indiana but could adversely affect the environment.

46. On Air with IER: Episode 28 (13:43)

Date:
2019-06-24
Main contributors:
Edwards, Beth, Saenz, Enrique
Summary:
This week: Wide-ranging PFAS legislation passes its first hurdle, and the Trump administration finalizes a controversial air pollution plan.

47. On Air with IER: Episode 29 (25:12)

Date:
2019-07-01
Main contributors:
Edwards, Beth, Saenz, Enrique
Summary:
This week: A government report says some Defense Department facilities may not be prepared for the effects of climate change, and the IER crew talks about HBO's Chernobyl and the state of Indiana's own ticking time bombs.

49. On Air with IER: Episode 30 (22:20)

Date:
2019-07-15
Main contributors:
Edwards, Beth, Saenz, Enrique
Summary:
This Week: We learn more about a proposed Vigo County ammonia plant that seeks to have a near-zero carbon footprint, and health organizations are suing the Trump administration to stop an air pollution rule that could actually increase air pollution.

50. On Air with IER: Episode 31 (20:06)

Date:
2019-07-22
Main contributors:
Edwards, Beth, Saenz, Enrique
Summary:
This week: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expands the use of a pesticide it admits is "very highly toxic" to bees, and teachers get lessons on how to teach students about climate change.