air pollution

A new report ranks the Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie metro area 11th worst in the nation for annual particle pollution.

After more than a century of exposure to pollution from multiple sources that has led to higher rates of lung cancer and lung disease than in other parts of the county, West Indianapolis will soon have its own network of air monitors.

Green steel advocates said relining a blast furnace is a major financial investment for steelmakers.

The Trump administration will let two chemical plants in Indiana bypass recent air pollution rules for two years. One of those plants tops the list for biggest polluters in the state — the other puts out barely any pollution, but what it does release is a lot more toxic.

The American Lung Association warns that air pollution is worsening as EPA looks to rollback regulations.

Companies had until last week to explain why technology to comply with the Biden-era rules isn't available and how complying would threaten national security.

The Indianapolis metro area has decreased its rates of particle pollution only slightly since last year, according to a recent report from the American Lung Association.

Deaths and disease linked to air pollution have dropped across the United States over the past few decades, but not all communities are equally reaping the benefits.

At a meeting this week they urged the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to update Cleveland Cliffs air permit, which is up for renewal.

Until the wildfires are under control, it might be best for Hoosiers to check the air quality before they go out and keep an N95 mask handy.