ON AIR WITH IER: EPISODE 85

This week: A federal court has struck down a key Trump administration air pollution rule that the EPA said could cause more air pollution and premature deaths, and South Bend's Mayor Pete is now Nominee Pete and making his case for a Transportation Department that carriers out President Joe Biden's climate goals.
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January 25, 2021
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Introduction

Welcome to Episode 85 of the IER Podcast!

1:20

Federal Court Throws Out Trump Air Pollution Rule

By Enrique Saenz

A federal appeals court has thrown out the Trump administration’s fossil fuel-friendly air pollution plan opposed by environmental groups in Indiana and the administration’s own U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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4:37

New Nature Preserve in Madison County Protects Wildlife, State History

By Enrique Saenz

A new 50-acre nature preserve in Anderson seeks to protect wildlife, native vegetation and state history.

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6:41

Nominee Pete faces environmental questions during hearing for Transportation Secretary

By Enrique Saenz

Former South Bend Mayor Pete faced tough questions on how he would approach environmental issues if confirmed as Transportation Secretary during his confirmation hearing.

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