Mass firings and regulatory rollbacks come as scientists routinely determine pollution is far more damaging than previously thought.
As Trump dismantles EPA, Great Lakes states with a history of pollution likely will suffer
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NWI activist, leader react to NIPSCO study at Michigan City Generating Station
As part of a February rate case settlement, NIPSCO agreed to engage in studies to determine the potential of converting the Michigan City Generating Station.
‘I have a lot of mixed feelings’: Town of Pines residents react to EPA changes
On March 12, the EPA announced “swift actions” on its coal ash program, including faster actions on state permit program reviews and updates to coal ash regulations.
Waukegan area residents sharing $48.1 million settlement for EtO emissions from an industrial pant
A group of Waukegan area people impacted by the emission of ethylene oxide (EtO), a known carcinogen, from an industrial plant in Waukegan will be sharing in a $48.15 million settlement with Isomedix Operations, Inc., a one-time owner of the Waukegan facility.
Farmers head to court to protect wetlands against suit by Chicago investor and two law firms
Under Swampbuster, any farmer who drains a wetland on their property is ineligible for federal benefits.
A dry, mild start to winter led to below-average ice cover on Lake Michigan and a big drop in water levels
Despite lingering cold snaps in January and February, Chicago saw just under a foot of snow — less than half the normal amount for the season.
In Chicago, US EPA workers protest Trump, say rollbacks will put ‘every American at risk’
Union steward says administration hasn’t considered how changes will lower the quality of life for Americans and slow site cleanups.
GARD continues to fight for Gary Works green steel production
Members of Gary Advocates for Responsible Development are encouraging U.S. Steel to take part in the growing direct reduction trend, saying the furnaces are better for the local environment and public health.
Homewood officials claim pond at Izaak Walton is not toxic, seek more study of chemical exceeding standards
Homewood will seek more detailed tests of the water quality in an Izaac Walton nature preserve pond.
Stricter truck pollution rule would prevent 500 deaths a year in Chicago region, study shows
It would require that manufacturers of medium and heavy-duty trucks slowly ramp up the number of zero-emissions vehicles sold.