Articles tagged as: air pollution
June 30, 2022
Indiana, other states win U.S. Supreme Court battle over EPA climate authority
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Indiana and 18 other states in a case to limit how the federal government can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreJune 28, 2022
Another Knozone Action Day declared for Indianapolis
The air quality may become unhealthy for sensitive individuals, especially active children, the elderly, and anyone with asthma, lung disease, COVID-19, or other serious health problems.
Read MoreJune 14, 2022
Air Quality Action Day issued for counties in all regions of Indiana
This means children, seniors, and anyone with a heart or lung condition should avoid strenuous work or outside exercise.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2022
Indianapolis plant known for odor issues could lose wastewater permit
Residents near a waste oil recycling company in Indianapolis have long complained of odor and other air pollution issues. Metalworking Lubricants Co. has had repeated water violations too.
Read MoreDecember 20, 2021
EPA releases 'most ambitious car emissions standards ever'
Transportation is the largest source of the U.S. emissions that contribute to climate change -- and passenger cars and trucks make up more than half of those emissions.
Read MoreDecember 3, 2021
Pollution settlement forces changes at BP's Whiting Refinery, company to pay $500,000
The Hoosier chapter of the Sierra Club and three other environmental groups have reached a settlement with BP for emitting too much particle pollution at its Whiting Refinery in northwest Indiana.
Read MoreOctober 29, 2021
What Ellettsville residents should know
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said long-term exposure to ethylene oxide increases your risk for cancers of the white blood cells like non-Hodgkin lymphoma, myeloma, and lymphocytic leukemia (chronic or acute). It can also increase the risk for breast cancer in women.
Read MoreJuly 21, 2021
Western Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Action Day Across Indiana
Smoke from wildfires in the western United States and southern Canada, along with local weather conditions, have created the potential for unhealthy levels of fine airborne particles in every region of the state.
Read MoreJune 9, 2021
Logansport To Do Its Own Air Monitoring Near Controversial Zinc Oxide Manufacturing Plant
The city plans to start monitoring air emissions at the wastewater treatment plant before the Waelz Sustainable Products facility begins operating.
Read MoreApril 15, 2021
Sierra Club Wins Lawsuit Against BP For Air Pollution Violations At Whiting Refinery
The Sierra Club has won a lawsuit against BP for pollution violations at its Whiting refinery in northwest Indiana. The plant exceeded its limits for particle pollution from 2015 to 2018 and also failed to do required follow-up tests.
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