Government

March 25, 2020

DoD finds 50% more installations contaminated with PFAS

The U.S. Department of Defense said PFAS chemicals may have been used or released at many more installations than initially reported.
March 12, 2020

Trump administration pressures coastal communities to evict homeowners from flood-prone areas

The Trump administration is using the threat of withholding federal money to force communities to evict homeowners living in flood zones.
March 12, 2020

Indiana Backs Trump Administration Changes to NEPA Law

Attorneys general for 16 states, led by Indiana, submit comments supporting changes that shorten environmental reviews for federal projects.
March 10, 2020

FDA, FTC warn companies to stop selling fraudulent coronavirus treatments

Two federal agencies have issued warning letters to seven companies to stop selling products that claim to treat or prevent COVID-19.
March 5, 2020

Indiana-based Companies in Charge of Incinerating Military’s PFAS Firefighting Foam Stockpiles

Heritage Environmental Services LLC and Tradebe Treatment and Recycling LLC are caught in the middle of a lawsuit between the DoD and groups that want PFAS incineration to stop.
March 4, 2020

TCE report “altered radically” at White House direction

The White House reportedly ordered the rewrite of a report that linked a chemical compound used in dry cleaning and as an industrial solvent to birth defects.
February 27, 2020

Indiana organization awarded EPA grant for nutrient reduction in Great Lakes

A West Lafayette organization was awarded a nearly $480,000 grant to enhance nutrient reduction efforts in the Great Lakes.
February 26, 2020

IDEM, Marion County continue jet fuel clean up at Pleasant Run Creek

“Undetermined” amount of jet fuel entered creek after Feb. 20 tanker accident
February 25, 2020

Indiana Bill Seeks to Reduce Firefighters’, Hoosiers’ Exposure to PFAS Contamination

House Bill 1189, which awaits final approval by the governor's office, would limit the use of potentially toxic firefighting foam in training
February 25, 2020

Governor signs executive order to protect Lake Michigan shoreline

An executive order mandates Indiana state agencies take a series of steps to protect the Lake Michigan shoreline from the effects of rising water levels.
February 20, 2020

Almost half of U.S. states working on PFAS legislation

Lawmakers from 23 states, including Indiana, have written guidance, regulations or legislation that would address PFAS chemicals.
February 18, 2020

Virginia legislature passes major renewable energy policy bill

The Virginia House and Senate approved legislation that sets out a plan to get the state to 100% renewable energy generation .
February 18, 2020

EPA makes available $55 million for Indiana infrastructure projects

The EPA announced the availability of $55.5 million in loans and grants to fund future state water infrastructure projects in Indiana.
February 13, 2020

Trump administration proposing major cut to EPA

In a new budget proposal, the Trump administration announced its intent to cut the budget of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency budget by more than a fourth.
February 6, 2020

Trump administration removes penalties for “incidental” bird kills

The Trump administration has proposed removing the threat of punishment to businesses that kill birds “incidentally.”
February 4, 2020

Top DOJ Environmental Attorney Apologizes After Practicing with Lapsed License

The U.S. Department of Justice’s top attorney for environmental issues apologized to a federal court for practicing law with a lapsed bar license.
February 4, 2020

Elevated Lead Levels Found at Marion County Schools

Children in Marion County may have been exposed to elevated lead levels in drinking water, and agencies in charge failed to alert parents.
February 3, 2020

Youth Climate Leaders Call for Change

Indiana's first Youth Climate Action Day allowed young people to address lawmakers about their environmental concerns and push for legislation
January 29, 2020

EPA announces completion of sewer and soil cleanup in Franklin, Ind.

The EPA announced that Amphenol Corp. completed a mandated sewer line and soil cleanup near its former facility in Franklin, Ind.
January 28, 2020

Trump Administration Finalizes Replacement of “WOTUS” Rule

The 2015 rule sought to expand the number of waterways protected by federal Clean Water Act protections
January 23, 2020

Proposed Indiana legislation could threaten environment, raise electric bills

A new bill could raise electric bills, threaten the environment, and make it more difficult for Indiana utility companies to transition away from coal.
January 23, 2020

Indiana DNR releases five-year plan for outdoor recreation

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has released its five-year plan for outdoor recreation in the state.
January 16, 2020

Litter, Water and Trees in the State of the State

Environmental issues played significant role in Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2020 State of the State address
January 16, 2020

Environmental bills to watch in the 2020 legislative session (UPDATED)

January 14, 2020

Steel Mill Denies Manipulating Spill Data

IDEM report finds ArcelorMittal reanalyzed water samples from Aug. 2019 chemical spill to avoid reporting violations
January 14, 2020

Proposal seeks to remove environmental consideration from highway, pipeline planning

A new proposal would make it easier for federal agencies to start infrastructure projects without taking environmental impacts into account.
January 9, 2020

Indiana city part of coalition fighting climate change

A report has found that the actions of communities, businesses and other entities can work to significantly reduce emissions.
January 9, 2020

EPA appoints new Region 5 administrator to oversee Indiana, surrounding states

The EPA has appointed a new Region 5 administrator to oversee the agency’s business in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
January 7, 2020

Report finds EPA redundancies are wasting tax dollars

New report: EPA redundancy is wasting tax dollars and harming agency's ability to prepare for natural disasters.
January 7, 2020

IDEM budget reduced by $35 million in last decade

The budget for the state's environmental management agency has been reduced by approximately $35 million in the last decade.
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