Introduction
Welcome to Episode 49 of the IER Podcast hosted by Enrique Saenz.
Steel Mill Denies Manipulating Spill Data
By Enrique Saenz
The Luxembourg-based company that admitted to inadvertently releasing excess levels of cyanide and ammonia into the Little Calumet River in August has denied manipulating test data it submitted to Indiana’s environmental agency.
Litter, Water and Trees in the State of the State
By Enrique Saenz
Gov. Eric Holcomb delivered his State of the State address Jan. 14, a yearly speech where the state’s chief executive touts victories and successes in the past year and talks about challenges Hoosiers will face now and in the future.
With mentions of environmental success in the “Crossroads of America” and a surprise commitment to the state’s timberlands, environmental issues took up a substantial portion of the governor’s 33-minute speech
Intermission
A roundup of recent climate and environmental related headlines from around the world.
1.Indiana city part of coalition fighting climate change
Link for the first story.
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IDEM budget reduced by $35 million in last decade
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EPA appoints new Region 5 administrator
Link for the third story.
Pilot Project Seeks to Bring Solar Power to Low-income Communities
By Enrique Saenz
A pilot project is looking for Indianapolis homeowners interested in making the switch to solar power without spending a dime.