Articles tagged as: water pollution
August 11, 2020
ELPC: New Violations Show ArcelorMittal Hasn't Solved Its Problems
The Environmental Law & Policy Center identified at least 15 times this summer where ArcelorMittal discharged more pollutants into the water than its permit allows.
Read MoreJuly 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 MoreApril 22, 2020
Report: Midwest Water Pollution Up As EPA Enforcement Goes Down
The number of industrial facilities reporting water pollution violations in the Midwest has spiked since 2017. A new report shows it could be due to a decline in enforcement at the Environmental Protection Agency.
Read MoreApril 21, 2020
From Rust to Resilience
Even as Great Lakes cities cope with economic turbulence, climate change brings new challenges and opportunities.
Read MoreApril 10, 2020
Great Lakes Get Extra Funds For Cleanups, Invasive Species
Additional funds provided by Congress for Great Lakes environmental improvements will be used to hasten cleanups of highly toxic sites and step up work on other longstanding forms of pollution, federal officials said Thursday.
Read MoreDecember 3, 2019
Franklin Residents Suing Amphenol Over Pollution
A group of Franklin residents is suing the company they believe may be responsible for rare child cancers in the area. The class-action lawsuit was filed against Amphenol on Tuesday in a federal district court.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2019
Oil Leak At U.S. Steel Continues String Of Chemical Spills In Northwest Indiana
This spill comes just weeks after another leak from U.S. Steel and a chemical spill from ArcelorMittal that killed 3,000 fish.
Read MoreAugust 27, 2019
Oil Is Being Illegally Dumped Into Speedway's Wastewater, It's Asking The Public For Help
Its costing the town $2,000 to $3,000 a week to keep the oil from reaching a nearby creek.
Read MoreJune 6, 2019
Ohio River Watchdog Finalizes Controversial Pollution Standards
After five years of debate, a federal watchdog for the Ohio River has finalized pollution control standards for its eight member states, including Indiana.
Read MoreJuly 30, 2018
Ohio River Commission Debates Dropping Pollution Standards
The commission oversees an agreement between eight states with watersheds draining into the river.
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