Introduction
Welcome to Episode 44 of the IER Podcast hosted by Sophie Bird.
Galvanized by disaster
By Beth Edwards
Historic flooding devastated Goshen, Indiana in February 2018, isolating the city for 97 hours.
The experience showed Goshen officials that the city would need to become more prepared for environmental change and the severe weather that comes with it.
Intermission
A roundup of recent climate and environmental related headlines from around the world.
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West Lake Corridor project receives award for environmental preparedness
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Trump administration suggests adding wi-fi, food trucks, Amazon deliveries to national parks
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Boxed water cartons are less recyclable than plastic bottles
Link for the third story.
Online tool to help Hoosier communities prepare for climate change
By Enrique Saenz
A new online tool seeks to help Indiana communities understand how climate change will affect Hoosiers locally and what they can do to minimize new dangers.