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July 2, 2020

Researchers find flood risk in U.S. much greater than government estimate

Researchers found that millions more Americans are threatened by flooding than suggested by government estimates.
July 2, 2020

NIPSCO announces delay in Michigan City coal ash pond retirements

NIPSCO announced it delayed work to close five coal ash ponds at its Michigan City Generating Station until spring 2021.
July 2, 2020

Logansport Farmland To Be Future Site of Solar Plant and Pollinator Habitat

July 2, 2020

Bayer agrees to pay $10 billion to settle Roundup cancer lawsuits

The maker of Roundup agreed to a $10 billion payment to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits filed against it.
June 30, 2020

Tick Numbers in Indiana Residential Areas Growing

June 29, 2020

Groups Say EPA Failed to Ensure Huntington Had Plan to Clean Up Sulfur Dioxide Air Pollution

Three environmental groups sued the EPA for allowing IDEM and other agencies to go months and years without submitting plans for cleaning up air pollution violations.
June 24, 2020

Tribes, advocacy groups sue EPA over rule narrowing scope of federal waterway protections

A group of native American tribes filed suit to stop a new federal rule that limits the scope of waterways under federal protection.
June 24, 2020

Study: Plants can absorb plastic through roots

A team of researchers found that small pieces of plastic can accumulate in plants.
June 24, 2020

EPA administrator signs National Pollinator Week Proclamation

EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler signed the agency’s first proclamation recognizing the week of June 22 as National Pollinator Week.
June 22, 2020

Purdue professor appointed to EPA agricultural committee

A Purdue professor was appointed to the EPA’s Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Committee.
June 22, 2020

Indiana utilities move away from coal despite legislature’s efforts

Another utility company announced it will move away from coal soon, despite legislative efforts to slow down the transition.
June 22, 2020

Goshen Man Indicted for “Green Product” Investment Fraud Scheme

Earl D. Miller charged with wire fraud, securities fraud and bankruptcy fraud for scheme involving Amish victims.
June 22, 2020

Farmers turning cow manure into natural gas

A Massachusetts farmer turns cow poop into profits.
June 17, 2020

Indiana Group Joins Coalition Suing EPA Over Flare Emission Regulations

The Hoosier Environmental Council and nine groups from across the U.S. are attempting to get the EPA to update the three-decade old General Flare Requirements.
June 11, 2020

US ranks 24th in environmental performance index

The U.S. was beat out by 23 countries in a new analysis ranking worldwide performance on sustainability issues.
June 11, 2020

EPA awards Indiana Finance Authority $300,000 to clean up contaminated properties

The EPA awarded the Indiana Finance Authority $300,000 in supplemental funding for brownfield cleanups.
June 11, 2020

British researchers map underground Roman city without digging

British archaeologists mapped an entire underground Roman city using ground penetrating radar.
June 10, 2020

White River State Park Visitor Center to Reopen June 11

The White River State Park’s Frank Lloyd Visitor Center will reopen June 11 after a nearly three-month closure.
June 10, 2020

Trump issues executive order allowing federal agencies to waive environmental laws to speed up federal project approvals

A new executive order will allow federal agencies to waive environmental laws to speed up federal approval for infrastructure projects.
June 10, 2020

Study finds thousands of tons of ocean pollution can be prevented by changing washing habits

British researchers have found that up to 30% of ocean pollution can be prevented by changing the way we wash our clothes.
June 10, 2020

Federal Court Orders Registration Cancellation of Three Herbicides

EPA forced to cancel registration of XtendiMax with VaporGrip Technology, Engenia and FeXapan after court finds agency understated risks.
June 8, 2020

Indiana University Survey Finds Hoosiers’ Political Divisions Extend to Environmental Issues

Hoosiers are divided on environmental issues along party lines, but mostly agree on solutions to climate change issues.
June 3, 2020

Study: Global environmental changes are making forests shorter, younger

U.S. Department of Energy researchers found that climate change has altered the world’s forests, making them shorter and younger.
June 3, 2020

EPA limits states’ ability to challenge energy project construction

The EPA finalized a rule that would limit the time states, tribes and the public have to object to federal permits for energy projects.
June 3, 2020

Coalition of states seeks to stop think tank lawsuit against fuel efficiency standards

A coalition of 20 states seeks to intervene in a lawsuit brought by a conservative think tank against a plan to weaken fuel efficiency standards.
June 2, 2020

Researchers: Midwest’s Agri-food System Must Transform to Survive

Midwestern researchers said ag system designed for Dust Bowl must move beyond corn and soybeans to remain sustainable and profitable.
May 26, 2020

Southwestern Indiana Environmental Groups to Monitor Air Pollution

Two environmental groups have received a grant to monitor toxic and fine particle air pollution in the southwest corner of the state and make the data available to the public.
May 22, 2020

Purdue Climate Change Research Center to hold climate change training for educators

Purdue University’s Climate Change Research Center will hold a free virtual training series to teach educators about climate change.
May 22, 2020

EPA to add 172 PFAS chemicals to Toxics Release Inventory

The EPA added more than a hundred PFAS substances to the nation’s official list of toxic chemicals.
May 22, 2020

Central Michigan residents under threat as floods approach chemical complex and toxic Superfund site

Central Michigan residents face possible contamination as floodwaters from dam failures approach a chemical complex and a toxic Superfund site.
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