Introduction
Welcome to Episode 33 of the IER Podcast hosted by Sophie Bird.
Federal Report Indicates End of Decades-Long Air Quality Improvement
By Enrique Saenz
Air pollution in some Indiana counties has worsened, and a decades-long improvement in national air quality has slowed since the final years of the Obama administration, according to a new federal report.
Intermission
A roundup of recent climate and environmental related headlines from around the world.
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Climate Change Shrinking Body Sizes of Animals
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Joshua Tree Faces Extinction
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Food Insecurity Worsened by Climate Extremes
Link for the third story.
Indianapolis-based Company Creates Bee-monitoring App
By Enrique Saenz
Indianapolis-based agriculture technology company The Bee Corp has created a bee-monitoring application that helps beekeepers collect vital data on their hives, helping to ensure bee safety and food security across the country.