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July 8, 2020

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.
July 7, 2020

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
June 24, 2020

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.
June 22, 2020

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.
June 10, 2020

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.
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.
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.
March 31, 2020

Environmental Group Works to Keep Communities Clean Under COVID-19 Restrictions

Indy-based Keep Indianapolis Beautiful to host virtual clean up April 1
March 25, 2020

Social distancing leads to spread of bogus animal stories on social media

Some of those uplifting animal resilience stories being shared online are completely fake.
March 11, 2020

Indiana University Hosts Symposium on Changes to Water Laws and Public Policy in Indiana

IU’s McKinney School of Law hosts symposium entitled “Protecting Hoosier Waters”
March 2, 2020

Indiana University Experts Testify on State Lead Contamination

IU Environmental Resilience Institute director, historian testify before Indiana arm of U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
February 18, 2020

Lilly grant funds study on alternative I-65/70 interchange concepts

The Indy Chamber Foundation has received funds to study alternative designs for the downtown inner loop of the Interstate 65/70 interchange.
February 13, 2020

Pope schedules visit to Italian region polluted by toxic waste

Pope Francis has scheduled a visit to a southern Italian region polluted by decades of toxic-waste dumping by a local criminal organization.
January 29, 2020

Bayer mulls $10 billion settlement for Roundup claims

The makers of Roundup weedkiller are considering a $10 billion payout to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming the product causes cancer.
December 31, 2019

U.S. experiencing slowdown in population growth

Drops in natural population increases and international migration have caused the nation’s population growth to slow down for the fourth year in a row.
December 10, 2019

Christmas tree farms decline in Indiana

Researchers have identified a 40% decrease in Indiana Christmas tree farms since 2002.
November 26, 2019

Pope Francis considers making environmental destruction a sin

At the 20th World Congress of the International Association of Penal Law, Pope Francis suggested adding “ecological sin against the common home” to the catechism.
November 20, 2019

Tainted Dreams

Chernobyl survivor, organic farmer faces new contamination problem in Indiana
November 19, 2019

Worldwide children’s health at risk from climate change

Children are at greater risk of health effects from climate change than other groups, according to a report from The Lancet.
November 19, 2019

Online returns contribute five billion pounds of waste to landfills annually

In December alone, more than 1 million packages will be returned to retailers each day.
November 14, 2019

West Lake Corridor project receives award for environmental preparedness

The West Lake Corridor project, which will add to the South Shore Line, has been recognized for Excellence in Environmental Documentation Preparation
November 14, 2019

Former Republican Congressman to speak at environmental event in Indianapolis

Former Republican Congressman Bob Inglis will deliver the keynote speech at the annual “Greening the Statehouse” event in Indianapolis this Saturday.
November 7, 2019

White River State Park introduces recycling initiative

White River State Park has introduced a recycling initiative that’s expected to keep approximately 30 tons of waste out of Indiana landfills annually.
November 7, 2019

Illinois company accused of illegally dumping construction debris near Gary, Indiana

Illinois-based demolition contractor IESCO has been accused of illegally dumping construction debris near Gary, Indiana, according to Inside Indiana Business.
November 5, 2019

Lowe’s bans PFAS chemicals in rugs and carpets

By January 2020, Lowe’s will no longer sell carpets or rugs containing PFAS chemicals, the National Resources Defense Council reports.
November 5, 2019

Friends of Lake Monroe to develop plan for Lake Monroe watershed

The Friends of Lake Monroe have been awarded federal funding through the State of Indiana to develop a management plan for the Lake Monroe watershed.
November 4, 2019

Indiana’s Youth Take the Lead in Climate Change Action

October 29, 2019

Waste from vapes is polluting environment

Plastic waste from vaping is now polluting beaches and other natural environments, and may be finding its way into the ocean.
October 17, 2019

New York man, “God” sue EPA to tighten restrictions on pesticide use

A New York man filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, claiming that God commanded him to do so.
October 15, 2019

Indiana Environmental Reporter to host high school journalism contest

IER will host a high school journalism contest, inviting students from around the state to submit news features about environmental issues impacting their communities.
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