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Preliminary State PFAS Testing Detects Toxic “Forever Chemicals” …

WebState drinking water system testing has detected PFAS chemicals in the treated drinking water of at least two Indiana communities, according to limited …

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Dozens of Small Communities' Drinking Water Contaminated with …

WebThousands of Hoosiers could be drinking water contaminated with toxic PFAS “forever chemicals,” potentially increasing their risk of developing cancer, liver …

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Hearing bird calls linked to lasting mental health benefits

WebTaking some time out to listen to birds chirping can help improve your mental wellbeing for up to eight hours, according to a new study. Researchers from King’s …

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Food as medicine heals from the inside out

WebThe food-as-medicine movement began in England in the 1970s and took root in the U.S. in the early 1980s as a way to help treat the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The movement is based …

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Indiana University Experts Testify on State Lead Contamination

WebThe most recent available data shows that 68,868 children under 7 years had at least one test for lead in 2018. Source- Indiana State Department of Health. McCabe …

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Limited FDA testing finds “forever chemicals” in canned clams, tuna

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Tick Numbers in Indiana Residential Areas Growing

WebThe presence of ticks in residential areas in Indiana is on the rise, according to research led by an assistant professor at Indiana University’s School of Public Health. Karo Omodior, …

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CDC study finds weedkiller ingredient linked to cancer in 80% of

WebResearchers have found a chemical linked to cancer, also the main ingredient in the world’s most popular weedkiller, in more than 80% of Americans, according to a …

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12 organizations and individuals honored for environmental …

WebA dozen organizations and individuals from across the state and in the region have recently been recognized for their environmental advocacy and stewardship at the …

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EPA Proposes Ban on Cancer-causing Chemical Used for Dry …

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IDEM Warns of Harmful Algal Blooms in Ohio River Indiana

WebTwo Indiana state agencies warned that harmful algal blooms were confirmed on the Ohio River near Cincinnati, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky. The bloom could potentially affect …

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Report: Nearly Three Quarters of Indiana’s Waterways are Too …

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Indiana Community Water Systems Face PFAS Problem After EPA …

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Martinsville Water Safe to Drink, But Risks Still Remain

WebMARTINSVILLE, Indiana --Chemical contamination of Martinsville’s water supply doesn’t pose a health risk to residents because it’s being adequately treated by the city, …

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A Question of Scale IER Indiana Environmental Reporter

WebA Question of Scale. Farmers, environmentalists debate impact of confined animal feeding operations. Beth Edwards. August 11, 2020. Surrounded by rolling green …

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Rethinking Midwestern Agriculture Indiana Environmental Reporter

WebRethinking Midwestern Agriculture. $10 million USDA grant will allow Purdue researchers to look at how diversifying crops and modernizing current support systems will help Hoosier …

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Soil Health Urban Farm Tour set for April 23 IER Indiana

WebA Soil Health Urban Farm Tour, which will feature three established urban farms and focus on soil health management, is scheduled for April 23 in Gary. “There’s a …

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Urban chicken movement provides green backyard pest control

WebUrban chicken movement provides green backyard pest control. An agrarian movement is bridging the gap between city dwellers and the rural communities that feed …

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