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Government
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 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 10, 2020
EPA Region 5 donates PPE to help the fight against COVID-19
U.S. EPA Region 5 said it plans to donate more than 10,000 pieces of personal protective equipment to help health professionals treat COVID-19 patients.
April 9, 2020
EPA, IDEM Relaxing Enforcement During COVID-19 Pandemic
Environmental groups worry companies will pollute more due to federal, state “enforcement discretion” guidance.
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.
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