Environment/Environmental Justice Stories
- Neighborhood action is more effective for wildfire prep, experts say Montana's wildfire risk is 74% higher than other states, so experts are encouraging Montanans to think ahead Saturday on Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. When wildfires ignite homes, an ember or small flame is usually to blame, according to the National Fire Protection Association. That means […]
- As rare birds pass through IN, more Hoosiers look up By Mary Claire Molloy for Mirror Indy.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Mirror Indy-Free Press Indiana-Public News Service Collaboration. At Marian University on Indianapolis’ west side, tucked in between two mansions that now serve as school buildings, lies a […]
- Grill cleaning can be a dirty mess, but for air quality, it doesn't have to be The unmistakable smell of hamburgers or steak on outdoor grills will soon be making its way through Minnesota neighborhoods and with the weather warming up, people are reminded to avoid using harmful products to keep grills clean. Environmental experts […]
- Indiana water at risk as manure fuels hidden contamination By Nina B. Elkadi for Sentient.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration Approximately 122 million people are exposed to potentially toxic byproducts in their drinking water. The possibly toxic mix is the result of organic material, like […]
- USDA moves may compromise safety for MN meatpacking workers By Whitney Curry Wimbish for Sentient.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration When Aster Abrahame injured her back at work a few years ago, the pain was so severe that she struggled to perform her job – […]
- Reports: Ohio communities lead on solar growth A pair of new reports shows Ohio communities are quietly leading the way on clean energy, from urban centers to small towns, with solar power playing an increasingly central role. Advocates said the findings reflect an economic opportunity for the state and a potential bipartisan path forward on […]
- Policy changes could derail Michigan’s clean energy goals By Alyssa Burr for the Michigan Independent.Broadcast version by Chrystal Blair for Michigan News Connection reporting for the Michigan Independent-Public News Service Collaboration In recent years, Michigan has been aggressive in its approach to clean energy: It’s invested millions of dollars in renewable energy infrastructure, created training […]
- Indiana water at risk as manure fuels hidden contamination By Nina B. Elkadi for Sentient.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration Approximately 122 million people are exposed to potentially toxic byproducts in their drinking water. The possibly toxic mix is the result of organic material, like […]