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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.

Warming global temperatures threaten tree species diversity

Thanks to climate change, tree diversity may be decreasing.

Organization to Hold Solar Power Installation Workshop

Solarize Indiana seeks to teach citizens how to accelerate the spread of solar energy projects

Climate change, deforestation, hunting among causes of large animal die-off

New research suggests large birds and land mammals will face extinction over the next century due to climate change, deforestation, hunting and increased urbanization.

Record-setting run of tornadoes in the US may be ending

A record-setting spell of severe storms has rocked the U.S. over the last two weeks.

Humans caused 2018 summer heat waves

Heat waves threatened people and crops across the globe throughout the summer of 2018, according to Nexus Media, researchers have concluded that humans are to blame.

Increase in ozone-damaging emissions linked to China

Researchers have discovered that eastern China is responsible for more than 60% of the recent rise in CFC-11 emissions.

Middle America’s Low-Hanging Carbon

The Search for Greenhouse Gas Cuts From the Grid, Agriculture and Transportation

Creation care: One Indiana congregation’s fight for energy equality

Dispute over net metering puts church, utility company at odds

With Climate Change, Animal-to-Human Disease Transfer May Worsen

Scientists have found that certain environments may make it easier for animals to infect humans with diseases like bird flu and Ebola.

U.N. Study: Unprecedented Species Extinction Rates Having “Grave” impact on People Around the World

Human activity threatening 1 million animal and plant species with extinction within decades.

Warmer Winters May Be Helping Rats Thrive

Complaints about rats in New York City almost doubled between 2010 and 2017, and one rat expert thinks the population explosion may be linked to climate change.

Record Year for Wildfires in the UK

The United Kingdom is experiencing record-breaking amounts of wildfires in a year just four months into 2019.

Emperor Penguins in Antarctica Struggling, Study Finds

After three years of breeding mishaps, Antarctica’s second-largest colony of emperor penguins is not recovering.

Cold Stress Threatens Honey Bees Used for Pollination Across the U.S.

Honey bee colonies are important pollinators, and in the U.S., millions of colonies are hauled across the country in semi-trailers to pollinate crops like California almonds. But some of these colonies don’t survive the trek due to cold temperatures.

Large Majority of Hoosiers State Belief in Climate Change in New Poll

Rising Temperatures Will Help Mosquitoes Infect a Billion More People

Increase in heavy rain events hurts ecosystems, business, recreation

Elevated Spring Flood Risk May be Due to Changing Climate

NOAA warns parts of southern Indiana at risk for major flooding, entire state at risk for minor flooding

Seven Indiana Facilities Earn EPA’s Energy Star Certification

Buildings certified to perform in top 25 percent of similar buildings nationwide

Nearly Every Coal-Burning Power Plant Contaminating Groundwater

Turning Plastic Waste Into Fuel

Purdue professor has developed technology that could help combat plastic pollution

U.S. recycling not going as planned

Recyclable materials that used to be imported by China are now going to waste-to-energy incinerators in the U.S., where they are being burned alongside garbage.

Bloomington Program Selects 12 Households for Subsidized Solar Panels

New Coal Ash Report Details Contamination

The data cover 265 coal plants or offsite coal ash disposal areas, including over 550 individual coal ash ponds and landfills.

February 13, 2019

Jobs vs. Health? Controversial Coal-To-Diesel Plant Would Be First in U.S.

January 28, 2019

Beer Giant Gives Wind Power Super Bowl Spotlight

Anheuser-Busch’s $7.5 million Super Bowl ad features wind turbines and a commitment to clean energy operations.

December 5, 2018

A Rare Find

Purdue professor extracts valuable rare earth elements from coal ash

November 7, 2018

The Price of Coal

A northern Indiana town fights for clean water, 30 years after undisclosed contamination.

October 29, 2018

Rideshare Program Helps Hoosiers Commute and Cut Pollution

CIRTA’s Commuter Connect helps people arrange carpools and other ridesharing options.

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