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July 23, 2018
Johnson County Closes Drop-Off Recycling, Other Districts Could Be Next
Indiana counties, cities and towns may have to alter their recycling programs in the wake of China's recent ban on certain recyclables.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2018
EPA Completes Plan For Cleanup At DuPont Site In East Chicago
The soil has high levels of arsenic, lead, cadmium, and zinc. EPA estimates the cleanup will cost more than $26 million.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2018
IU Study: New Flame Retardants Just As Bad As Old Ones For Bald Eagles
Flame retardants are the chemicals in furniture, electronics, home insulation, and other household items meant to keep them from catching on fire.
Read MoreJuly 17, 2018
State Moves To Ban Invasive Plants Trade
Public and private land managers in the state spend more than $8 million a year controlling invasive plants like Bell's honeysuckle and garlic mustard.
Read MoreJuly 17, 2018
100 Acres Along Lake Monroe Added To Hoosier National Forest
The property is near the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area that's operated by the U.S. Forest Service.
Read MoreJuly 16, 2018
New IUPUI Program Analyzes Home Dust For Toxins
The study is a global partnership and will analyze and process the dust for harmful toxins.
Read MoreJuly 13, 2018
Agency Seeks Ways To Keep Fire Retardants Out Of Great Lakes
Flame retardants have been added to a variety of commercial and consumer products since the 1970s, including electronic devices, plastics, mattresses and carpets.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2018
Harrison Ford Receives Indianapolis Prize Honor For Conservation Achievements
Harrison Ford has been honored with the 2018 Jane Alexander Global Wildlife Ambassador Award for being a voice for wildlife.
Read MoreJuly 5, 2018
We're Using Less Water, But Indiana Industries Still Need A Lot Of It
In 2015, Indiana withdrew the most water for industrial uses of any state in the country.
Read MoreJuly 5, 2018
Southern Indiana Sees More Venomous Black Widows
Entomologists theorize this summer's hot, wet weather may be driving the spiders indoors, sometimes biting residents.
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