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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.
August 27, 2019

Mako shark, commonly used for shark meat, now labeled as endangered

Conservation experts voted the shark onto the endangered species list last week.
August 27, 2019

Corn vs Oil: Ethanol Company Blames Oil Refinery Waivers for Closure

Poet LLC attributes closure of Cloverdale plant to EPA mismanagement of Renewable Fuel Standard waivers
August 27, 2019

Amazon fires produce massive amounts of carbon monoxide, NASA says

Using satellite imagery, NASA has created a time-lapse video depicting the clouds of carbon monoxide produced by the Amazon rainforest fires this month.
August 22, 2019

NASA helps stop wildfires using satellite technology

Using satellite imagery, NASA helps firefighters tackle wildfires by directing them to the most critical sites first.
August 22, 2019

Endangered Species Act Revisions Weaken Protections for Animals, Plants Facing Extinction

Local and national environmental and animal groups say revisions favor business interests over animal protections
August 22, 2019

Ancient plant able to reproduce in UK due to climate change

For the first time in 60 million years, an exotic plant called the cycad is able to reproduce outdoors in Britain.
August 22, 2019

Air pollution may cause degenerative eye disease

Age-related macular degeneration, which results in a gradual and permanent loss of vision, may be influenced by air pollution, a new study finds.
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