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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.
May 20, 2020

Changes to Reporting Law Could Weaken Public’s Knowledge of Toxic Substances Produced Nearby

Health and environmental groups say changes to Toxic Substances Control Act will allow more companies to avoid reporting the production and importation of toxic substances.
May 19, 2020

Monroe County, Environmental Groups Sue to Stop Hoosier National Forest Management Plan

Lawsuit claims the plan will pollute Lake Monroe and violates a federal law requiring environmental assessments of federal projects.
May 14, 2020

Lawmakers introduce bill to block Trump rule limiting scope of federal water protections

The bill would block the implementation of a Trump administration rule limiting the scope of bodies of water that fall under federal jurisdiction.
May 14, 2020

EPA introduces first U.S. airplane carbon regulations

The U.S. EPA has sent the nation’s first rule on airplane greenhouse gas emissions to the White House for approval.
May 14, 2020

Central Indiana Land Trust to plant first of 1 million trees

The Central Indiana Land Trust will plant the first of its promised 1 million trees in Johnson and Parke Counties.
May 11, 2020

Indianapolis, Muncie Meet 2008, 2010 Air Quality Standards

EPA approved redesignation of city areas to “attainment” status for sulfur dioxide and lead, but the cities' air pollution challenges continue.
May 7, 2020

EPA Announces $2.7 Million in Indiana Brownfield Assessment Grants

Brownfield sites from seven Indiana communities among 155 chosen nationwide
May 6, 2020

Customers, farmers strengthen connections during COVID-19 crisis

May 5, 2020

Global insect population decreasing on land, increasing in freshwater

Researchers have found the number of land-dwelling insects is on the decline while the number of insects living in freshwater has increased.
May 5, 2020

Gas appliances found to increase air pollution, negatively affect human health

A new study has found that gas appliances found in homes cause unhealthy air and negative health effects in humans.
May 5, 2020

European scientists discover highest level of microplastics ever found on seafloor

An international group of researchers found the highest levels of microplastics ever recorded on the seafloor.
April 29, 2020

NW Indiana Communities Want NIPSCO to Do More Than Minimum During Coal Ash Pond Closure

Residents in La Porte, Jasper Counties worry Michigan City Generating Station coal ash pond closure plan will not remove decades’ worth of pollution and associated health risks.
April 29, 2020

Major Indiana coal company receives $10 million small business loan

Terre Haute-based Hallador Energy received $10 million from a federal loan program designed to help small businesses stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 28, 2020

INDOT’s highway proposal could threaten rare habitat

An INDOT highway proposal could result in the harm of rare habitat and natural resources in the southern part of the state
April 28, 2020

IDEM Releases COVID-19 Noncompliance Requests

From retrofitting to produce hand sanitizer to delaying an environmental investigation affecting thousands, Indiana industries have asked the state’s environmental agency for permission to skirt some legal requirements.
April 28, 2020

EPA Proposes to Retain NAAQS for Particulate Matter

The U.S. EPA said it plans to retain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter, including both fine and coarse particles.
April 22, 2020

Survey Finds Hoosiers Underestimated Risk of Major Disease Outbreak

A new Indiana University survey found that only 18% of Hoosiers believed they would be impacted by a major disease outbreak in the next decade, which COVID-19 proved wrong.
April 22, 2020

Report finds decrease in EPA enforcement and rise in violations in Midwest

Industries are polluting more and getting penalized less due to reduced EPA enforcement, according to a new report.
April 22, 2020

IUSB researcher creates glyphosate-detecting biosensor

An IUSB researcher and his students developed a biosensor that can detect the presence of a chemical linked to certain types of cancer.
April 22, 2020

Airlines will fly nearly empty planes regularly as part of bailout deal

An airline bailout agreement will force airliners to fly nearly empty flights to meet minimum deal requirements.
April 20, 2020

Pandemic policies could make Indiana’s bad coal ash situation worse

Environmental advocacy group Earthjustice said policies put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19 will lead to public health dangers due to lax enforcement of coal ash site regulations.
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