Climate & Energy

October 1, 2020

Ohio-based Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. Acquires ArcelorMittal USA in $1.4 Billion Deal

CEO promises “greener” operation of steelmaking and finish facilities
September 18, 2020

Survey Finds Hoosiers in Metro Areas View Climate Change Differently

September 18, 2020

Multinational oil and gas company says global oil demand may have passed peak

BP, the company formerly known as British Petroleum, said demand for oil may have reached its peak and faces a decades-long decline.
September 11, 2020

Study: Animal populations have decreased 68% since 1970

Animal populations across the globe have decreased an average of 68% since 1970, a new study finds.
September 1, 2020

Local Indiana Leaders, Residents Discuss Climate Change Strategies at Virtual Conference

August 14, 2020

Trump Administration Rolls Back Methane Regulations for Oil and Gas Industry

EPA administrator said rules were “ineffective,” while critics argue the move jeopardizes public health.
August 12, 2020

Student and Community Groups Call on Purdue University to Join Local Climate Efforts

Letter signed by more than 70 student and West Lafayette community groups asks Purdue President Mitch Daniels to begin conversation on guiding the university towards carbon neutrality goal.
August 6, 2020

Government watchdog recommends creation of federal program to help Americans migrate from climate change-stricken areas

The GAO said the federal government should create a pilot program to help communities that will need to relocate because of climate change effects.
July 31, 2020

EPA Finalizes Coal Ash Regulation Rollback That Could Delay Toxic Pond Closures

Decision gives companies an extra year to continue storing coal ash in ponds, but loopholes could postpone pond closures until 2028.
July 28, 2020

Exposure to flaring linked to 50% increase in chance of preterm birth

Exposure to flaring at oil and gas production sites could cause an increase in premature birth.
July 8, 2020

Climate scientist claims Facebook is restricting fact-checks on climate misinformation

A climate scientist claims Facebook is restricting her ability to share research and fact-check posts with climate change misinformation.
July 2, 2020

Researchers find flood risk in U.S. much greater than government estimate

Researchers found that millions more Americans are threatened by flooding than suggested by government estimates.
July 2, 2020

NIPSCO announces delay in Michigan City coal ash pond retirements

NIPSCO announced it delayed work to close five coal ash ponds at its Michigan City Generating Station until spring 2021.
July 2, 2020

Logansport Farmland To Be Future Site of Solar Plant and Pollinator Habitat

June 22, 2020

Indiana utilities move away from coal despite legislature’s efforts

Another utility company announced it will move away from coal soon, despite legislative efforts to slow down the transition.
June 22, 2020

Farmers turning cow manure into natural gas

A Massachusetts farmer turns cow poop into profits.
June 17, 2020

Indiana Group Joins Coalition Suing EPA Over Flare Emission Regulations

The Hoosier Environmental Council and nine groups from across the U.S. are attempting to get the EPA to update the three-decade old General Flare Requirements.
June 11, 2020

US ranks 24th in environmental performance index

The U.S. was beat out by 23 countries in a new analysis ranking worldwide performance on sustainability issues.
June 3, 2020

Study: Global environmental changes are making forests shorter, younger

U.S. Department of Energy researchers found that climate change has altered the world’s forests, making them shorter and younger.
June 3, 2020

Coalition of states seeks to stop think tank lawsuit against fuel efficiency standards

A coalition of 20 states seeks to intervene in a lawsuit brought by a conservative think tank against a plan to weaken fuel efficiency standards.
May 26, 2020

Southwestern Indiana Environmental Groups to Monitor Air Pollution

Two environmental groups have received a grant to monitor toxic and fine particle air pollution in the southwest corner of the state and make the data available to the public.
May 22, 2020

Purdue Climate Change Research Center to hold climate change training for educators

Purdue University’s Climate Change Research Center will hold a free virtual training series to teach educators about climate change.
May 14, 2020

EPA introduces first U.S. airplane carbon regulations

The U.S. EPA has sent the nation’s first rule on airplane greenhouse gas emissions to the White House for approval.
May 14, 2020

Central Indiana Land Trust to plant first of 1 million trees

The Central Indiana Land Trust will plant the first of its promised 1 million trees in Johnson and Parke Counties.
May 11, 2020

Indianapolis, Muncie Meet 2008, 2010 Air Quality Standards

EPA approved redesignation of city areas to “attainment” status for sulfur dioxide and lead, but the cities' air pollution challenges continue.
April 29, 2020

NW Indiana Communities Want NIPSCO to Do More Than Minimum During Coal Ash Pond Closure

Residents in La Porte, Jasper Counties worry Michigan City Generating Station coal ash pond closure plan will not remove decades’ worth of pollution and associated health risks.
April 28, 2020

EPA Proposes to Retain NAAQS for Particulate Matter

The U.S. EPA said it plans to retain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter, including both fine and coarse particles.
April 22, 2020

Airlines will fly nearly empty planes regularly as part of bailout deal

An airline bailout agreement will force airliners to fly nearly empty flights to meet minimum deal requirements.
April 20, 2020

Pandemic policies could make Indiana’s bad coal ash situation worse

Environmental advocacy group Earthjustice said policies put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19 will lead to public health dangers due to lax enforcement of coal ash site regulations.
April 20, 2020

NIPSCO to hold virtual public meeting for Michigan City coal ash pond closure plans

NIPSCO will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss its plans to close coal ash ponds in Michigan City.
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