Introduction
Welcome to Episode 67 of the IER Podcast hosted by Enrique Saenz.
Groups Say EPA Failed to Ensure Huntington Had Plan to Clean Up Sulfur Dioxide Air Pollution
By Enrique Saenz
A trio of environmental groups said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency allowed agencies from Indiana, other states and territories to go months or years without submitting federally-required plans for cleaning up air pollution. The groups are threatening legal action.
Intermission
A roundup of recent climate and environmental related headlines from around the world.
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NIPSCO announces delay in Michigan City coal ash pond retirements
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Bayer agrees to pay $10 billion to settle Roundup cancer lawsuits
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Researchers find flood risk in U.S. much greater than government estimate
Link for the second story.
Indiana Farmer, Farming Group Leaders Testify to Refine Braun Carbon Market Bill
By Enrique Saenz
A first-generation Lafayette farmer was one of several witnesses called to testify at a U.S. Senate committee reviewing a bill that would help kickstart the carbon market industry.