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September 21, 2020

SEED Brown County Grows Interest in Grassroots Gardening

September 18, 2020

Tribal and environmental groups sue Trump administration over methane emission rollbacks

Tribal and environmental groups have filed lawsuits challenging a Trump administration rule that weakened methane emission regulations.
September 18, 2020

Survey Finds Hoosiers in Metro Areas View Climate Change Differently

September 18, 2020

Multinational oil and gas company says global oil demand may have passed peak

BP, the company formerly known as British Petroleum, said demand for oil may have reached its peak and faces a decades-long decline.
September 18, 2020

IDEM Closes Door on Ephemeral Stream Protection

Agency announces it will no longer regulate rain-dependent streams as part of its federal water quality certification
September 18, 2020

Defense officials say pandemic delayed research for PFAS alternative

The DoD said the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a delay in finding a replacement for PFAS firefighting foam.
September 11, 2020

Study: Animal populations have decreased 68% since 1970

Animal populations across the globe have decreased an average of 68% since 1970, a new study finds.
September 11, 2020

Illegal devices that defeat pollution controls in diesel vehicles spreading across U.S.

Devices designed to illegally defeat federal emissions controls on diesel vehicles are spreading across the U.S., according to a new investigation.
September 8, 2020

Pope Francis calls for environmental "rest"

The leader of the Roman Catholic Church said that the coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated how the earth can recover if allowed to rest.
September 8, 2020

Environmental groups seek more conservation after the establishment of two new Indiana state forests

Gov. Eric Holcomb recently established two new state forests in Morgan and Brown Counties from land that was already part of state forests.
September 4, 2020

Mexico plans to phase out glyphosate use by 2024

The president of Mexico announced Mexico will phase out the use of glyphosate in the country by the end of his administration in late 2024.
September 4, 2020

Governor signs Clean Energy Week Proclamation

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a proclamation recognizing the week of Sep. 21 through 25 as Clean Energy Week in the state.
September 4, 2020

EPA completes assessment of Superfund sites in path of Hurricane Laura

The EPA said it completed an assessment of Superfund sites in the path of Hurricane Laura.
September 4, 2020

EPA Announces $3.7 million watershed improvement grant for Indiana

The EPA announced a $3.7 million grant to improve the health of Indiana watersheds.
September 4, 2020

E.P.A. Relaxes Rules on Wastewater from Coal Fired Power Plants

September 2, 2020

Goshen farmers use ‘lean’ techniques to pivot during COVID-19 crisis

September 2, 2020

EPA Region 5 Refutes Internal Watchdog Report Finding Possible Major Issues in EPA Region 5 Record Keeping

EPA’s Region 5 refutes an OIG report that found “lack of effective internal controls” in record keeping that could affect litigation and information requests.
September 1, 2020

Local Indiana Leaders, Residents Discuss Climate Change Strategies at Virtual Conference

September 1, 2020

Indianapolis Power & Light Co. Settles Lawsuit Alleging Clean Air Act Violations at Petersburg Plant

IPL agrees to pay $1.5 million to settle claims the company failed to take measures to reduce emissions for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and sulfuric acid mist.
August 31, 2020

Indiana universities receive grants to study PFAS impact on water quality

August 27, 2020

EPA Finds Porter County Steel Mill Meets Federal Sulfur Dioxide Standard

Agency backs state designation recommendation after three years of meeting 2010 SO2 standard.
August 25, 2020

Michigan files suit against PFAS manufacturers, claiming companies hid environmental dangers

Michigan’s attorney general has filed state and federal lawsuits against PFAS manufacturers.
August 25, 2020

Hawaii officials plan to leave WW2 ordnance in place near bird sanctuary

Hawaii officials will leave undetonated World War II ordnance found near the Molokini Shoal in place until a non-explosive removal option is found.
August 25, 2020

Governor appoints four new members to Recycling Market Development Board

Gov. Eric Holcomb appointed four new members to a board that approves grants for waste reduction and recycling programs in Indiana.
August 24, 2020

Michigan settles Flint water lawsuit for $600 million

Michigan will pay $600 million to settle a lawsuit brought by thousands of Flint residents supplied with lead-tainted drinking water.
August 24, 2020

Indiana man pleads guilty to illegally distributing pesticides

A La Porte man pleaded guilty to distributing unregistered pesticides from China to apartment tenants.
August 24, 2020

EPA to hold public meeting on Indianapolis Antique Chrome Shop cleanup

The EPA will hold a virtual public meeting about a plan to clean up contaminated soil at a former manufacturing shop on Indianapolis' Near East Side.
August 19, 2020

Multiple Sample Collection, Testing Violations Found at Indiana Steel Mill and Testing Lab

IDEM inspectors found “unsatisfactory” effluent sample collection and handling methods at ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor steel mill and Merrillville lab testing the samples.
August 14, 2020

Trump Administration Rolls Back Methane Regulations for Oil and Gas Industry

EPA administrator said rules were “ineffective,” while critics argue the move jeopardizes public health.
August 14, 2020

Former EPA heads say EPA needs “reset” after election

A group of former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administrators is calling for a “reset” of the agency’s course after the 2020 presidential election.
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