Government

November 12, 2019

Trump administration suggests adding Wi-Fi, food trucks, Amazon deliveries to National Parks

A Trump administration committee is seeking to “modernize” national park campgrounds by potentially introducing food trucks, WI-FI, and Amazon deliveries.
November 6, 2019

EPA proposal seeks to reduce pesticide area of responsibility for farmers

Shrinking application exclusion zone could put workers on neighboring properties at risk.
October 31, 2019

EPA to award $3 million in educational grants, Indiana applicants welcome

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting grant applications for environmental education programs.
October 30, 2019

Environmental groups sue EPA to force tighter emissions controls at steel mills

More than a third of U.S. steel mills are located in Indiana and are responsible for the emission of hundreds of tons of air pollutants
October 29, 2019

RecycleForce receives $200,000 EPA grant to train students for environmental jobs

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Indianapolis-based RecycleForce $200,000 to train formerly incarcerated citizens in environmental jobs.
October 24, 2019

Exxon Mobil accused of lying about profitability as climate changes

Texas energy company Exxon Mobil has been sued for deceiving investors about the impact of climate change on the company’s profitability.
October 22, 2019

LARE grants to improve water bodies in 23 Indiana counties

More than $1.1 million in grant money has been awarded to 23 Indiana counties for the improvement of seven lakes and 15 rivers and streams.
October 17, 2019

Four Indiana locations receive funding for water infrastructure projects

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced it is investing $201 million in rural water infrastructure projects, including four in Indiana.
October 16, 2019

EPA Proposal Could Help Hoosiers Ensure Lead-free School Drinking Water

October 15, 2019

DNR warns hunters of prominent deer diseases

Indiana hunters need to beware of possible deer diseases during this fall’s hunting season, according to a statement by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
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