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July 16, 2019
Report: Climate Change Will Cause More Heat-Related Illnesses, Deaths In Indiana
The report estimates that by the end of this century people in Indiana will experience more than 60 days a year where the heat index is above 100 degrees.
Read MoreJuly 8, 2019
Asian Carp Reproducing In Lake Erie Threaten Great Lakes Invasion
While state and federal agencies are trying to stop Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes, theres evidence that one type is already reproducing in Lake Erie. If they become established, theres concern that the invasive fish could spread to other lakes including Lake Michigan.
Read MoreJuly 4, 2019
Reporter's Notebook: Resources For Teachers Teaching Climate Change
Recently the Climate Literacy & Energy Awareness Network reviewed more than 30,000 online resources to help teachers teach about climate change and found that only about 700 were reputable and could be used in schools.
Read MoreJuly 4, 2019
Indiana Teachers Struggle To Find Credible Materials On Climate Change
For many students in Indiana, eighth grade is the first and last time that theyll focus on climate change in class. That puts a lot of pressure on eighth grade science teachers to teach the subject right.
Read MoreJuly 1, 2019
State Money To Clean Up Gasoline Leaks In Indiana Is At Risk: Here's Why
Indiana reimburses companies that clean up these leaks up to $2.5 million per site - more than any other state in the country. But the state says some companies are taking advantage of the fund and it could be in danger of running out of money.
Read MoreJune 27, 2019
EPA Watchdog: Agency Misleading Homebuyers About Franklin Contamination
The Environmental Protection Agency may be misleading potential homebuyers about contamination in Franklin.
Read MoreJune 25, 2019
EPA's Internal Watchdog To Host Listening Session In East Chicago
The EPAs Office of Inspector General wants to know how residents and government agencies feel the EPA communicated health risks from Superfund sites.
Read MoreJune 24, 2019
70+ Health Organizations Call For Action Against Climate Change
Health experts say rising temperatures are making issues like asthma-related deaths and tick-borne illnesses worse.
Read MoreJune 20, 2019
University Researchers Study Urban Geese Populations
The research is part of a study commissioned by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to help wildlife officials in Indiana and across the nation better understand how to manage geese populations.
Read MoreJune 20, 2019
EPA Replaces Rule That Would Have Set Limits On Coal Pollution
The new Affordable Clean Energy rule allows states to set their own goals for greenhouse gas emissions.
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