Articles tagged as: air pollution
July 15, 2020
How Polluted Is My Home Or Neighborhood? Here's How To Find Out
Is my drinking water safe? How can I find out what polluted sites are in my neighborhood? Several of our audience members wanted to know the answer to these questions and more. We compiled a list of resources so you can find out more about pollution in your home and in your community.
Read MoreJuly 14, 2020
EPA Doesn't Plan To Tighten Standards For Smog
In April, the agency proposed not changing the standards for particle pollution. It announced on Monday it also doesn't plan to tighten the standards for ozone -- commonly known as smog.
Read MoreJune 15, 2020
Indiana Negotiates Deal With Worst Utility Permit Violator
An agreement with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management would require IPL to create a compliance plan to continue operating the Petersburg power plant and pay a $78,300 fine for violating its permits more than 120 times.
Read MoreMay 6, 2020
Is The Pandemic Leading To Less Pollution In Indiana? It's Hard To Say
Fewer cars on the road due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to better air quality in many parts of the world. But state officials say its harder to tell what impact "Stay-At-Home" orders have had on air quality in Indiana overall.
Read MoreApril 30, 2020
Air Quality Improves In Indianapolis, Muncie, Lake And Porter Counties
Some parts of Indiana that have struggled with pollution are now meeting federal air quality standards, according to data from state and federal environmental agencies.
Read MoreApril 23, 2020
NAACP: We Can Reduce The Pollution That Puts Some At Greater Risk From COVID-19
People who live in polluted areas are more likely to have the underlying heart and lung conditions that put them at a greater risk from COVID-19.
Read MoreJuly 3, 2019
Terre Haute Meets Air Quality Standard For Sulfur Dioxide
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday Terre Haute and the rest of Vigo County now meets the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for sulfur dioxide.
Read MoreApril 29, 2019
Record Heat Led To More High Ozone Days In Indiana
Nine counties in Indiana received an "F" for ozone, mostly near major cities like Chicago and by coal plants in the southwest part of the state.
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2019
Whiting Metals Denies Emitting High Levels Of Cadmium, Lead
The Environmental Protection Agency says the company emitted higher than normal levels of cadmium for eight days last year.
Read MoreAugust 6, 2018
Newspaper: Regulators Unsure Where Burns Harbor Mill's Pollution Goes
A state analysis of local wind patterns suggest that the lead released by the mill complex could be blowing north and west toward Chicago or south toward the Indiana community of Chesterton.
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