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December 11, 2019

IPL Plans Early Retirement of Two Coal-fired Units at Petersburg Plant

IPL recommends that two of four units at the Petersburg Generating Station be retired, but the company commits the plant to coal until 2042.
December 10, 2019

Mercury spilled into Grand Calumet River

Flooding near the Gary Works steel mill in Gary, Indiana, on Nov. 26 has released mercury into the Grand Calumet River.
December 10, 2019

Christmas tree farms decline in Indiana

Researchers have identified a 40% decrease in Indiana Christmas tree farms since 2002.
December 10, 2019

Christmas sweaters contribute to plastic pollution

The materials that make up Christmas sweaters could contribute to plastic pollution in the oceans.
December 9, 2019

Cement Company Settles Air Emissions Violations Suit

Lehigh Cement Company LLC and Lehigh White Cement Company LLC were sued by Indiana, the EPA and six other state and local government organizations.
December 5, 2019

Software allows humans to see images as animals would

Scientists have created a free software that allows humans to see how the world looks for various animal and insect species.
December 5, 2019

Hair dye and chemical straighteners found to increase risk of breast cancer

Recent research has discovered that women who use permanent hair dyes or chemical hair straighteners are at greater risk for breast cancer.
December 5, 2019

DNR launches new harvest website for deer hunters

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has launched a new website that allows deer hunters to access and report data on white-tailed deer harvesting throughout the state.
December 4, 2019

Small Farms and Community Markets Create Space for Revitalization

December 3, 2019

Increased number of “blocking events” to create deadly weather systems

Manmade climate change will increase the number of stalled weather patterns and create more deadly extreme weather events.
December 3, 2019

Hurricanes will continue to bring record-breaking rainfall

Big storms like hurricanes are expected produce more record-breaking rainfall in coming years.
December 3, 2019

EPA seeks public input on new PFAS chemical classification

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public input about adding per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals to the Toxics Release Inventory, a list of chemicals that companies are required to report to the EPA.
December 2, 2019

Report: Indiana has Sixth-Highest Rate of Lung Cancer Among U.S. States

American Lung Association report finds tobacco use, radon exposure and air pollution are driving up lung cancer rates.
November 26, 2019

Urbanization delays growth of plants

Researchers found that urbanization delays the time that plants bloom in the spring, which has an effect on the seasonal timing in cities.
November 26, 2019

Pope Francis considers making environmental destruction a sin

At the 20th World Congress of the International Association of Penal Law, Pope Francis suggested adding “ecological sin against the common home” to the catechism.
November 26, 2019

Coldplay won’t tour in order to reduce carbon emissions

Musical group Coldplay has declined to tour for their new album until they can figure out how to reduce their carbon emissions and stage more environmentally friendly concerts.
November 25, 2019

American Climate: A Shared Experience Connects Survivors of Disaster

In three U.S. communities devastated by disaster, themes of loss and survival resonate through the personal stories of the people who were there.
November 22, 2019

Solar startup creates technology that could replace industrial use of fossil fuels

Heliogen, a secretive energy startup backed by well-known people like Bill Gates, has created a way to use artificial intelligence and hundreds of mirrors to create a solar oven.
November 22, 2019

IU developing lab to help first responders through technology, data science

Indiana University is developing a lab to help first responders like firefighters and police officers prepare for floods, wildfires and other disasters.
November 22, 2019

Indianapolis Airport Authority recognized with award for water infrastructure innovation

This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presented an award to the Indianapolis Airport Authority for excellence and innovation in clean water infrastructure.
November 21, 2019

Nearly half of Indiana Superfund sites threatened by climate change effects

New GAO report finds flooding and other conditions threaten half of the state’s toxic Superfund sites.
November 20, 2019

Tainted Dreams

Chernobyl survivor, organic farmer faces new contamination problem in Indiana
November 19, 2019

Worldwide children’s health at risk from climate change

Children are at greater risk of health effects from climate change than other groups, according to a report from The Lancet.
November 19, 2019

Online returns contribute five billion pounds of waste to landfills annually

In December alone, more than 1 million packages will be returned to retailers each day.
November 19, 2019

Climate change increases risks to 60% of Superfund sites

A report issued by the Government Accountability Office has found that 60% of U.S. Superfund sites are vulnerable to climate change.
November 18, 2019

Buying local: Firewood management reduces spread of invasive pests

November 14, 2019

West Lake Corridor project receives award for environmental preparedness

The West Lake Corridor project, which will add to the South Shore Line, has been recognized for Excellence in Environmental Documentation Preparation
November 14, 2019

Former Republican Congressman to speak at environmental event in Indianapolis

Former Republican Congressman Bob Inglis will deliver the keynote speech at the annual “Greening the Statehouse” event in Indianapolis this Saturday.
November 14, 2019

Boxed water cartons are less recyclable than plastic bottles

Boxed water brands such as Just Water, Flow, and Boxed Water Is Best often market themselves as more sustainable options for on-the-go hydration, but the nature of their packaging prevents them from being recyclable.
November 12, 2019

Trump administration suggests adding Wi-Fi, food trucks, Amazon deliveries to National Parks

A Trump administration committee is seeking to “modernize” national park campgrounds by potentially introducing food trucks, WI-FI, and Amazon deliveries.
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