On Air with IER: Episode 51

This week: Indiana's youth climate leaders call for change in state's first Youth Climate Action Day, and we hear from opponents and proponents of a bill making its way through the Indiana legislature that seeks to slow down the retirement of coal-fired power plants.
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February 3, 2020
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Introduction

Welcome to Episode 51 of the IER Podcast hosted by Enrique Saenz.

1:27

Youth Climate Leaders Call for Change

By Beth Edwards

The first Youth Climate Action Day was held at the Indiana Statehouse to give a voice to youth climate leaders during the legislative session.

Read the full story.

9:46

Intermission

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

  1. Bayer mulls $10 billion settlement for Roundup claims
    Link for the first story.

  2. EPA announces completion of sewer and soil cleanup in Franklin, Ind.
    Link for the second story.

  3. Living near major roads linked to risk of neurological disorders
    Link for the third story.

12:26

What's up with House Bill 1414?

By Enrique Saenz

A controversial bill that seeks to slow down the transition from coal-fired power plants is making its way through the legislature. The bills opponents and proponents spoke about why they thought the bill should fail or succeed.

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