Introduction

Welcome to Episode 105 of the IER Podcast!

Report Warns Time is Running Out to Affect Climate Change, Indiana Dawdles on Fossil Fuels

By Enrique Saenz

The world is running out of time to undertake the rapid cuts in greenhouse gas emissions needed to reduce the severity of multiple climate hazards, such as increased flooding and heat, according to a major new report.

But despite this and previous warnings, Indiana’s government is working to prolong the life of fossil fuels rather than to seriously decrease the state’s significant greenhouse gas output from fossil fuel emissions.

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News In Brief

A roundup of recent climate and environmental related headlines from around the world.

Indiana University study links lead exposure to juvenile delinquency
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Urban trees, soil take in more CO2 than previously thought
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“No More Stringent Than” Bill Dies in Committee

By Enrique Saenz

A bill that sought to limit state agency regulations to the bare minimum allowed by federal law has died in committee.

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