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Gary community group questions proposed biofuel plant emission calculations, litigation tactics

A community group in Gary, Indiana, is concerned that a planned biofuel operation will add more pollutants to the city’s already toxic environment and...

EPA proposes tighter lead paint standards for child-care facilities, homes

In an effort to protect children and communities from the harmful effects of exposure to dust generated from lead paint, the EPA proposed strengthening...

High-water rescue crews save people flooded in Kentucky as death toll rises in northeast US

MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — High-water rescue crews pulled people from flooded homes and vehicles Wednesday in Kentucky, where waves of thunderstorms prompted flash flood...

EPA settles lawsuit with Indy manufacturing company

An Indianapolis company reached a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over allegedly failing to submit required reports, according to a press release....

Report: Green Space need in Indy is sporadic, but low-income minority residents need them the most

Many areas in Marion County are in need of green spaces, but low-income minority areas need them the most, a SAVI Talks study concluded.  Varying...

Companies fail to take advantage of federal dollars while surrounding communities suffer the consequences

Grassroots organizers and environmental organizations are concerned federal dollars are not being taken advantage of and low-income communities will continue to suffer the consequences...

AES Indiana releases Community Impact Report

AES Indiana released its 2022 Community Impact Report, detailing more than $2 million in investments throughout Central Indiana. Investments from the utility company were...

State grant funding available to boost recycling markets and support job creationĀ 

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is accepting proposals for grants up to $500,000 for recycling projects. Local government, businesses, solid waste management districts...

Hundreds forced from Indiana homes as plastics fire burns

RICHMOND, Ind. (AP) — An evacuation order affecting more than 1,000 people was expected to remain in place through Wednesday around a large industrial fire in...

Green space on far east side has reduced lead in soil

A lead pilot program released preliminary data that shows a 50% reduction in lead at a green space at 38th Street and Post Road....
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