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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.
July 20, 2018

Volunteers Help Prevent Spread of Invasive Plant

Garlic mustard on the list of 10 most invasive species in the state
July 12, 2018

Indianapolis-Based National Prize Honors Animal Conservationists

Global conservationist Russ Mittermeier awarded $250,000 Indianapolis Prize
July 9, 2018

Bloomington Sees Big Bucks in Environmental Investments

City officials work to turn former railroad property into scenic trails, park.
June 22, 2018

Report: Climate Change Affecting Hoosier Health

Researchers say climate change is real, and it could be deadly for some.
June 12, 2018

Professor Animalia’s Menagerie of Struggling Species

Artists combine circus side show banners and endangered species to bring awareness to plight of animals
June 12, 2018

Fort Wayne Company Revives Original Paper Straw Patent

Aardvark Straws was established in 2007, using the original paper straw patent, in response to the growing problem of plastics pollution.
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