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July 16, 2019

Summer Science Institute Helps Indiana Educators Teach About Climate Change

July 11, 2019

Unusual summer hail storm covers Guadalajara, Mexico, in ice

Guadalajara residents woke up at the end of June to more than 3 feet of ice after a hailstorm broke the stretch of hot summer days.
July 11, 2019

Attenborough applauds Glastonbury plastic ban

Glastonbury festival in England banned single-use plastic bottles in an effort to decrease the event’s impact on the planet.
July 11, 2019

Airplane contrail effects expected to triple by 2050

Researchers have known for some time the cloud trails left by aircrafts have an atmospheric greenhouse effect, but the impact of these trails is expected to triple by 2050.
July 10, 2019

Health Groups File Lawsuit to Stop EPA Air Emissions Rule

Groups seek to prevent implementation of Affordable Clean Energy Rule, which could increase air pollution
July 9, 2019

Poor air quality in walkable neighborhoods offsets health benefits

Pollution from traffic poses health risks.
July 9, 2019

Forest thinning may help trees be more climate resilient

Researchers have determined that thinning forests is an effective technique for recovery and maintenance of forests dealing with climate change.
July 8, 2019

Vigo County Residents Concerned About Planned Ammonia Fertilizer Plant and Carbon Sequestration

Proposed $450 million project would allow company to store millions of tons of carbon dioxide underground near Terre Haute
July 2, 2019

Plant milkweed, avoid pesticides to help monarch butterflies

Preserving the butterfly's natural environments is the best way to help.
July 2, 2019

Microbes that support all life are being affected by climate change

More than 30 microbiologists signed a statement last week warning about risks to microbes.
July 2, 2019

A changing climate could limit food choices, warns environmental journalist

Amanda Little, an environmental journalist and professor at Vanderbilt University, warns that food diversity could be limited due to environmental issues.
June 27, 2019

The rains aren’t over yet for the Eastern U.S.

It's been a particularly rainy June for the Eastern U.S.
June 27, 2019

Just 2 hours of nature time per week can improve health, study finds

Spending time in nature can reap both physical and psychological health benefits.
June 27, 2019

Despite existing legislation, American air quality still suffers

Despite regulations put into place to improve air quality, millions of Americans still breathe unhealthy air.
June 26, 2019

Government Watchdog Warns Government Installations May Not Be Prepared for Climate Change

GAO Found DoD Installations have not consistently assessed risks from extreme weather and climate change effects.
June 25, 2019

U.S. military emits as much carbon dioxide as the entire country of Portugal

A recent report claims that the U.S. military emitted 59 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2017.
June 25, 2019

Rooftop solar is growing; utilities are pushing back

As solar energy becomes more popular, utility companies are seeking reductions to net metering, meaning it will take far longer for rooftop solar to pay for itself.
June 25, 2019

Recycling EV batteries could decrease lithium and cobalt mining

Experts say companies should recycle electric vehicle batteries to avoid massive increases in harmful mining.
June 21, 2019

EPA Finalizes Controversial Air Pollution Plan

Proponents say the ACE rule gives states more power, but critics say the plan could result in more pollution and premature deaths.
June 20, 2019

3 seed-bearing plant species have disappeared each year since 1900

An alarming study shows that nearly 600 species of seed-bearing plants have gone extinct since 1753.
June 20, 2019

Scientists suggest insects as the source for a sustainable meat source

Scientists may be able to use insect cells to grow muscle and fat in a lab, creating food that tastes and chews like steak, chicken, lobster or shrimp.
June 20, 2019

Ammonia fertilizer industry emits 145 times more methane than EPA estimate, study finds

The ammonia fertilizer industry produces far worse emissions than previously estimated by the Environmental Protection Agency.
June 19, 2019

Wide-ranging PFAS Legislation Passes Senate Committee

Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved bipartisan “PFAS Release Disclosure and Protection Act”
June 18, 2019

The American diet includes 70,000 particles of microplastics per year

Microplastics have been so far found in rivers, lakes and the air in Indiana.
June 18, 2019

Mounds Greenway from Anderson to Muncie Seeking Funding for Land Acquisition

June 18, 2019

First transparent solar technology invented at Michigan State

Researchers at Michigan State University have successfully created the first completely transparent solar panels.
June 18, 2019

Fewer Americans insure against flooding despite growing disaster risks

The number of flood insurance policies in the Midwest has dropped by at least one-third since 2011.
June 13, 2019

Wind energy industry increasingly moving offshore

The UK turned on the first part of what will be the world’s largest and furthest offshore wind farm this week, forging its way further into the forefront of the offshore wind industry.
June 13, 2019

Tourism Places Stress on Natural Wonders

Environmentally conscious travelers are at a crossroads, balancing their desire to see wonders like the Great Barrier Reef or Iceland’s glaciers with the environmental impact of traveling to these destinations.
June 13, 2019

For companies around the world, the financial impacts of climate change are on the horizon

According to a new analysis of corporate disclosures, companies around the world foresee climate change as a negative effect on their bottom lines.
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