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March 4, 2020
TCE report “altered radically” at White House direction
The White House reportedly ordered the rewrite of a report that linked a chemical compound used in dry cleaning and as an industrial solvent to birth defects.
February 27, 2020
Indiana organization awarded EPA grant for nutrient reduction in Great Lakes
A West Lafayette organization was awarded a nearly $480,000 grant to enhance nutrient reduction efforts in the Great Lakes.
February 26, 2020
IDEM, Marion County continue jet fuel clean up at Pleasant Run Creek
“Undetermined” amount of jet fuel entered creek after Feb. 20 tanker accident
February 25, 2020
Indiana Bill Seeks to Reduce Firefighters’, Hoosiers’ Exposure to PFAS Contamination
House Bill 1189, which awaits final approval by the governor's office, would limit the use of potentially toxic firefighting foam in training
February 25, 2020
Governor signs executive order to protect Lake Michigan shoreline
An executive order mandates Indiana state agencies take a series of steps to protect the Lake Michigan shoreline from the effects of rising water levels.
February 20, 2020
Almost half of U.S. states working on PFAS legislation
Lawmakers from 23 states, including Indiana, have written guidance, regulations or legislation that would address PFAS chemicals.
February 18, 2020
Virginia legislature passes major renewable energy policy bill
The Virginia House and Senate approved legislation that sets out a plan to get the state to 100% renewable energy generation .
February 18, 2020
EPA makes available $55 million for Indiana infrastructure projects
The EPA announced the availability of $55.5 million in loans and grants to fund future state water infrastructure projects in Indiana.
February 13, 2020
Trump administration proposing major cut to EPA
In a new budget proposal, the Trump administration announced its intent to cut the budget of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency budget by more than a fourth.
February 6, 2020
Trump administration removes penalties for “incidental” bird kills
The Trump administration has proposed removing the threat of punishment to businesses that kill birds “incidentally.”
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