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September 24, 2019

New nature preserve approved in Indiana

An 84-acre tract in northeastern Indiana known for its biodiversity has been approved by the state of Indiana as a state nature preserve.
September 24, 2019

Greta Thunberg and 15 other teens sue carbon polluting countries

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and 15 other teenagers have filed a lawsuit against five major carbon polluting countries.
September 23, 2019

Hoosiers Strike for Climate Change

Indiana students and allies joined global climate change action marches
September 19, 2019

Invasive bug species threatens agriculture in Pennsylvania

The invasive spotted lanternfly, thought to have come to the U.S. in a shipment of stones from Asia around 2014, has descended upon Pennsylvania in the hundreds of thousands.
September 19, 2019

EPA awards nearly $900,000 to Purdue University for PFAS research

Purdue University will receive just under $1 million in grant money from the Environmental Protection Agency for research on reducing a group of synthetic chemicals in drinking water.
September 19, 2019

Interactive database shows locations of wind turbines in the U.S.

Indiana is home to some of the tallest wind turbines in the country, according to a database of the country’s turbines.
September 17, 2019

This week is Pollution Prevention Week in Indiana

Governor Eric Holcomb has declared this week ‘Pollution Prevention Week’ in Indiana.
September 17, 2019

Portion of Trump’s border wall to disturb federally protected areas

Three federally-protected national conservation areas in the southwestern U.S. face negative environmental consequences from the Trump administration’s border wall expansion.
September 17, 2019

Indiana health officials warn against EEE virus from mosquito bites

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in three horses and one group of mosquitos in Elkhart County, state health officials report.
September 17, 2019

Indiana Attorney General Files Motion Supporting Trump Energy Rule

The Affordable Clean Energy rule is expected to increase air pollution, resulting in more premature deaths.
September 17, 2019

EPA Rolls Back Federal Clean Water Protections

Trump administration repeals 2015 rule expanding the definition of waters protected by US law
September 12, 2019

University of Cambridge replaces beef, lamb with plant-based substitutes

The University of Cambridge has removed beef and lamb from its menus and replaced them with plant-based products.
September 12, 2019

Toxic PFAS chemicals found in schools

Toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl, or PFAS, chemicals have been found in the drinking water of several schools in Stow, Massachusetts, about 21 miles west of Boston.
September 12, 2019

FEMA officials arrested on fraud charges after stealing Hurricane Maria relief funds

Three individuals have been arrested on charges of disaster fraud, accused of stealing more than $1.8 billion in disaster relief funds that were intended to help rebuild Puerto Rico’s power grid.
September 11, 2019

EPA Proposes Elimination of Rule Limiting Methane Emissions

Rule would benefit oil and gas industries while allowing the release of a greenhouse gas 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide
September 10, 2019

Survey from WFYI explores Indiana’s forestry management

A survey from WFYI, published August 31, found that Indiana approaches forestry in a similar manner to other industry professionals in North America.
September 10, 2019

Oil spill caused by Hurricane Dorian brings further devastation to the Bahamas

The Equinor South Riding Point oil facility on Grand Bahama admitted to releasing an unknown amount of oil into the surrounding area during Hurricane Dorian.
September 10, 2019

310 miles of coral reef have been discovered in the Gulf of Mexico

A team of scientists from the National Institute of Technology at Mexico’s University of Veracruz have discovered 310 miles of coral reefs in the Gulf of Mexico.
September 5, 2019

Plastics in sediment may mark new geological era

As plastic use has increased, more plastic microfibers have made their way into ocean sediment.
September 5, 2019

Indiana state tree nursery will pay residents to collect seeds

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has offered to pay individuals for seed collection if the seeds meet the DNR’s standards.
September 5, 2019

IDEM to fund pollution prevention projects

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is accepting applications for Pollution Prevention Program grant funds
September 5, 2019

Energy Department Rolls Back Rule Requiring More Efficient Light Bulbs

Less efficient bulbs could drive up energy bills for Hoosiers
September 3, 2019

September is Archaeology Month in Indiana

By delving into this history, modern-day Hoosiers can also explore important environmental questions regarding these sites.
September 3, 2019

Hurricane Dorian may spread toxic coal ash across Florida

As Hurricane Dorian hits the eastern coast of Florida this week, toxic coal ash may be spread to local water systems.
September 3, 2019

Bees found to consume microbial meat, making them omnivores

A study has found that bee larvae don't consume a strictly vegan diet.
August 29, 2019

Famous Rapture Reef disappeared after 2018 hurricane

Scientists have discovered that Rapture Reef, a renowned coral reef northwest of the Hawaiian Islands, is gone.
August 29, 2019

Air pollution accelerates lung disease as much as smoking

Researchers have discovered that air pollution can accelerate emphysema of the lung as rapidly as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day.
August 29, 2019

Agriculture contributes to climate change. Is plant-based farming the answer?

A new U.N. study has found that, in order to curb the damage done by climate change, humans must change the way they grow food and raise livestock.
August 28, 2019

Speedway Officials Asking Residents for Help Stopping Industrial Oil Dumping

August 27, 2019

Two million gallons of sewage spilled into the river in Flint, Michigan

On Aug. 18, a collapse in wastewater infrastructure spilled an estimated 2 million gallons of untreated sewage into the Flint River.
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