On Air with IER: Episode 11

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.
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January 28, 2019
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Introduction

Welcome to Episode 11 of the IER Podcast hosted by Alexa Chryssovergis.

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A Rare Find

By Beth Edwards

A Purdue University professor has created a process to turn toxic coal ash into metals used in the production of cell phones, medical scanners, missile controls and other technology.
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Intermission

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

Link for the first story.

Link for the second story.

Link for the third story.

8:56

Rideshare Program Helps Hoosiers Commute and Cut Pollution

By Enrique Saenz

Central Indiana Regional Transit Authority’s Commuter Connect rideshare program tries to get Hoosier commuters to reduce the amount of time their vehicles are on the road while still getting to work on time every day.
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