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Scientists Say “Forever Chemicals” Should Be Managed as a Chemical Class to Improve Human and Environmental Health

A group of scientists, including an IU environmental chemist, said thousands of PFAS chemicals should be treated as a single chemical class to improve efforts to reduce the chemicals’ harm to human health and the environment.

Navy SEAL veteran starts biodegradable signage company

A Navy SEAL veteran has established a company that hopes to make the political campaign industry environmentally friendly.

Comment period for NIPSCO Bailly plant in Chesterton underway

The EPA has opened the 45-day public comment period for the proposed cleanup plan of an inactive power plant in Chesterton.

Climate scientist claims Facebook is restricting fact-checks on climate misinformation

A climate scientist claims Facebook is restricting her ability to share research and fact-check posts with climate change misinformation.

Contaminated Ground

Amidst alarming cancer cases, Martinsville residents rally to keep their water clean, decades after a dry-cleaning business polluted the city’s downtown

Indiana Farmer, Farming Group Leaders Testify to Refine Braun Carbon Market Bill

Farmer Brent Bible and farming group leaders testify in Senate committee reviewing Sen. Braun’s Growing Climate Solutions Act

Researchers find flood risk in U.S. much greater than government estimate

Researchers found that millions more Americans are threatened by flooding than suggested by government estimates.

NIPSCO announces delay in Michigan City coal ash pond retirements

NIPSCO announced it delayed work to close five coal ash ponds at its Michigan City Generating Station until spring 2021.

Logansport Farmland To Be Future Site of Solar Plant and Pollinator Habitat

Bayer agrees to pay $10 billion to settle Roundup cancer lawsuits

The maker of Roundup agreed to a $10 billion payment to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits filed against it.

Tick Numbers in Indiana Residential Areas Growing

Groups Say EPA Failed to Ensure Huntington Had Plan to Clean Up Sulfur Dioxide Air Pollution

Three environmental groups sued the EPA for allowing IDEM and other agencies to go months and years without submitting plans for cleaning up air pollution violations.

Tribes, advocacy groups sue EPA over rule narrowing scope of federal waterway protections

A group of native American tribes filed suit to stop a new federal rule that limits the scope of waterways under federal protection.

Study: Plants can absorb plastic through roots

A team of researchers found that small pieces of plastic can accumulate in plants.

EPA administrator signs National Pollinator Week Proclamation

EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler signed the agency’s first proclamation recognizing the week of June 22 as National Pollinator Week.

Purdue professor appointed to EPA agricultural committee

A Purdue professor was appointed to the EPA’s Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Committee.

Indiana utilities move away from coal despite legislature’s efforts

Another utility company announced it will move away from coal soon, despite legislative efforts to slow down the transition.

Goshen Man Indicted for “Green Product” Investment Fraud Scheme

Earl D. Miller charged with wire fraud, securities fraud and bankruptcy fraud for scheme involving Amish victims.

Farmers turning cow manure into natural gas

A Massachusetts farmer turns cow poop into profits.

Indiana Group Joins Coalition Suing EPA Over Flare Emission Regulations

The Hoosier Environmental Council and nine groups from across the U.S. are attempting to get the EPA to update the three-decade old General Flare Requirements.

US ranks 24th in environmental performance index

The U.S. was beat out by 23 countries in a new analysis ranking worldwide performance on sustainability issues.

EPA awards Indiana Finance Authority $300,000 to clean up contaminated properties

The EPA awarded the Indiana Finance Authority $300,000 in supplemental funding for brownfield cleanups.

British researchers map underground Roman city without digging

British archaeologists mapped an entire underground Roman city using ground penetrating radar.

White River State Park Visitor Center to Reopen June 11

The White River State Park’s Frank Lloyd Visitor Center will reopen June 11 after a nearly three-month closure.

Trump issues executive order allowing federal agencies to waive environmental laws to speed up federal project approvals

A new executive order will allow federal agencies to waive environmental laws to speed up federal approval for infrastructure projects.

Study finds thousands of tons of ocean pollution can be prevented by changing washing habits

British researchers have found that up to 30% of ocean pollution can be prevented by changing the way we wash our clothes.

Federal Court Orders Registration Cancellation of Three Herbicides

EPA forced to cancel registration of XtendiMax with VaporGrip Technology, Engenia and FeXapan after court finds agency understated risks.

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.

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.

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.

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