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January 17, 2019

Beneficial cover crops could contribute to climate change

New research says tall, leafy cover crops could reduce snow reflectivity and trap solar heat.
January 9, 2019

EPA Proposal Could Make Environmental Policies Too Expensive to Implement

Frmr. Obama-era official says changes to MATS rule cost analysis could neuter future environmental policies.
January 7, 2019

Dunes, National Forest Unstaffed but Open During Shutdown

The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and the Hoosier National Forest are open to the public during the government shutdown but without any staff or services
December 12, 2018

EPA Proposal Could Reduce Federal Protection for Waterways

A new EPA proposal redefines which waterways are protected by federal environmental regulations.
December 12, 2018

O Christmas Tree, o Christmas "Tree"

Choosing between a real or artificial Christmas tree has environmental and economic consequences for Hoosiers
December 5, 2018

A Rare Find

Purdue professor extracts valuable rare earth elements from coal ash
November 28, 2018

Indianapolis Zoo Fights to Save Endangered Tigers

The zoo is home to three of the last 540 Amur tigers left in the world.
November 12, 2018

Indy Group Gives New Life to Old Materials

November 7, 2018

The Price of Coal

A northern Indiana town fights for clean water, 30 years after undisclosed contamination.
October 29, 2018

Rideshare Program Helps Hoosiers Commute and Cut Pollution

CIRTA’s Commuter Connect helps people arrange carpools and other ridesharing options.
October 22, 2018

Sustainable Suds

New research says beer drinkers are willing to pay more for sustainably produced beer.
October 16, 2018

Gas Stations Emit Ten Times More Benzene Than Previously Recorded

Benzene is a toxic chemical known to be a carcinogen.
October 9, 2018

Report: Firefighting foam exposed veterans to hazardous chemicals

Defense Department investigating PFOS and PFOA contamination on military installations.
October 2, 2018

Indiana’s Changing Spring Arrival Threatens Birds

New research says climate change is shifting bird populations and migration patterns
October 1, 2018

Roanoke family farm, restaurant good for environment and business

Joseph Decuis named by Travel and Leisure magazine as the best eco-friendly restaurant in Indiana
September 26, 2018

EPA Appeals Major Pesticide Ban

Federal attorneys filed appeal of federal court ruling ordering EPA to ban the pesticide chlorpyrifos.
September 24, 2018

New Battery Research Could Change the Way People Think About Electric Cars

Scientists say they have discovered why popular lithium ion batteries degrade over time.
September 20, 2018

Invasive Pear Tree Threatens Indiana's Native Plants

Experts say the callery pear tree and its many varieties are crowding out native plant species.
September 19, 2018

The Art of Climate Change

The team of Quincy Owens and Luke Crawley combine art and science to create sculptures across Indiana and the US
September 17, 2018

Leaders Learn How to Plan for the "C Word"

Indiana municipal leaders learn new strategies for dealing with the effects of climate change
September 11, 2018

Pipeline Watchdog: Decatur Spill Outside State Jurisdiction

8,190 gallons of jet fuel spilled into the St. Mary's River after a pipeline failure
September 10, 2018

Citizen Scientists Keep Watch on Water Sources

A state program works with concerned citizens to ensure state receives statewide water data.
September 4, 2018

EPA Unveils New Air Pollution Plan

The ACE rule seeks to replace the Obama-era Clean Power Plan with less ambitious goals and enforcement.
August 27, 2018

Friendship Flea Market, offering good deals and helping the environment

The Friendship Flea Market has been held for the past 51 years twice a year, in June and September.
August 17, 2018

Buyer beware: Cleanup of former meth labs costly for new homeowners

Meth production releases an invisible toxic gas that coats surfaces and can lead to health risks if not properly cleaned
August 15, 2018

Urban chicken movement provides green backyard pest control

An agrarian movement is bridging the gap between city dwellers and the rural communities that feed them.
August 10, 2018

Federal Appeals Court Orders EPA to Ban Pesticide Linked to Brain Abnormalities

EPA ordered to ban pesticide chlorpyrifos, overturning order issued by former EPA administrator.
August 6, 2018

Nature Lovers Embark on Fire and Flowers Hike

The Nature Conservancy in Indiana is working to teach Hoosiers about native flora and how fire helps keep their habitat healthy.
August 1, 2018

Scientists Studying Popular Herbicide for Human Health Risks

A household herbicide has been on the market for years, but new research puts the chemical's safety into question.
July 30, 2018

Saving Money and Water with Rain Barrels

Forty percent of all water use in summer months is on lawn and garden care. That number could be reduced by simply collecting water for free in a rain barrel.
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