The report card for America’s infrastructure is out – and it’s not looking good. The nation received a C- for drinking water, a “mediocre” ranking that reflects widespread deterioration and requires attention. “Some elements exhibit significant deficiencies in conditions and functionality, increasing vulnerability to risk,” the report stated. The American Society of Civil Engineers, which […]
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Gary Celebrates the End of Waste-to-Energy Company Fulcrum BioEnergy
Gary has narrowly avoided becoming home to a controversial $600 million waste-to-fuel plant, marking a rare environmental victory in a city often burdened by industrial pollution. After a five-year battle, Fulcrum Bioenergy’s proposed facility has been suspended, ending fears that it would further degrade the city’s fragile ecosystem. This victory, led by community activists and […]
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What the Latest Environmental, Health Laws Mean for Gary
Indiana state lawmakers passed a number of environmental and health-related bills this past legislative session that could affect Gary. Meanwhile, some bills that would have potentially impacted the city were left on the cutting room floor. From wetlands protection to radon testing, Capital B Gary took a closer look at the legislation that passed and […]