Introduction

Welcome to Episode 56 of the IER Podcast hosted by Enrique Saenz.

Above-average Precipitation, Flood Risk Predicted for Indiana this Spring

By Enrique Saenz

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Spring Outlook forecasts the entire state of Indiana has a higher than 50% chance of above-normal amounts of precipitation.

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Intermission

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

1. Study finds air quality controls increase crop yields, farmer profits
   Link for the first story.

2. EPA releases plans for Keystone Corridor Superfund site cleanup
   Link for the second story.

3. Scientists find source of mysterious ozone-killing emissions
   Link for the third story.

DoD finds 50% more installations contaminated with PFAS

By Enrique Saenz

The U.S. Department of Defense said PFAS chemicals may have been used or released at 651 of its installations, 50% more than initially reported.

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