Eco Report

Eco Report is a weekly public affairs program providing independent media coverage of environmental and ecological studies. Eco Report fosters an open discussion of human relationships with nature and the Earth. You can hear Eco Report at 5 p.m. each Friday on WFHB.

Eco Report – April 17, 2025

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:42 — 40.9MB)Subscribe: RSSIn today’s edition, we hear Part 2 from Delaney Barber-Kwon of Indiana Conservation Voters on legislative developments and our state ranking fiftieth in the nation for environmental quality. And now for your environmental reports: What are options for farmers if tariffs limit sales abroad? One option is to burn …

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Eco Report – April 11, 2025

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:16 — 67.0MB)Subscribe: RSS | More In this edition of Eco Report, Delaney Barber-Kwon of Indiana Conservation Voters discusses legislative developments and Indiana ranking fiftieth in the nation for environmental quality. Scented products like wax melts and flame-free candles may seem harmless, but research shows they can release air pollutants into homes, …

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Eco Report – March 28, 2025

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:06 — 66.6MB)Subscribe: RSS | More In this edition of Eco Report, Julianna Dailey interviews Dr. Norma Kreilein, a long-time, multi-published advocate for stricter environmental policies and enforcement that protect children’s health in Part 4, about Indiana being considered a “sacrifice zone.” Learn what that means. According to the New York Times, as …

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Eco Report – March 14, 2025

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 28:51 — 66.0MB)Subscribe: RSS | More In this edition of Eco Report, Julianna Dailey interviews Mark Nowotarski, an environmental and climate advocate and other members of the Southwestern Indiana Citizens for Quality of Life organization in Part 2, about Indiana being considered a “sacrifice zone.” What does that mean? This story is …

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Eco Report – March 7, 2025

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:21 — 69.5MB)Subscribe: RSS | More In this edition of Eco Report, Julianna Dailey interviews Mark Nowotarski, an environmental and climate advocate, and other members of the Southwestern Indiana Citizens for Quality of Life organization about Indiana being considered a “sacrifice zone.” What does that mean? As reported by NPR, national parks …

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Eco Report – February 28, 2025

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:39 — 70.1MB)Subscribe: RSS | More In this edition of Eco Report, part four of an interview with David Van Gilder, Senior Policy and Legal Director for the Hoosier Environmental Council, about legislation being proposed in the State Capitol. IDS reports Bloomington may dissolve its Climate Action and Resilience committee, committee members …

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Eco Report – February 21, 2025

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 27:44 — 63.5MB)Subscribe: RSS | More In this edition of Eco Report, Part Three of an interview with David Van Gilder, Senior Policy and Legal Director for the Hoosier Environmental Council, about legislation being proposed in the State Capitol. The New York Times has indicated that Trump has canceled publication of an …

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[ZERO HOUR] Energy Policy Legislation with CAC’s Kerwin Olson

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 59:58 — 82.4MB)Subscribe: RSSHost Zero Roze sits down with Kerwin Olson, Executive Director of Citizens Action Coalition, to discuss the state of affairs with Energy and Environmental Policy in the 2025 Legislative Session of the Indiana General Assembly. They discuss impacts on the democratic process, the dynamics between local, state and federal …

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Eco Report – February 14, 2025

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:49 — 70.5MB)Subscribe: RSS | More In this edition of Eco Report, Part Two of an interview with David Van Gilder, Senior Policy and Legal Director for the Hoosier Environmental Council, about legislation being proposed in the State Capitol. Indiana Forest Alliance and other leaders in the environmental movement are rejoicing over …

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