Introduction
Welcome to Episode 41 of the IER Podcast hosted by Sophie Bird.
State Agencies Warn of Harmful Algal Blooms in Ohio River
By Enrique Saenz
Two Indiana state agencies warned that harmful algal blooms were confirmed on the Ohio River near Cincinnati, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky. The bloom could potentially affect river-adjacent areas in southern Indiana and the Indiana-Ohio border.
Intermission
A roundup of recent climate and environmental related headlines from around the world.
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DNR Announces changes to Lake Michigan fish stocking
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Purdue University Researchers find link between herbicides and breast cancer
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Race a determining factor in access to clean water?
Link for the third story.
EPA Announces $436 Million Loan for Indiana Water Projects
By Enrique Saenz
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $436 million loan to the Indiana Finance Authority to support water infrastructure projects across the state.