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February 11, 2021

Bills on local watershed development, DNR regulations and animal contact pass committee

February 11, 2021

Biden delays Trump rule that weakened wild bird protections

February 8, 2021

EPA seeks public comments for Former GM Delco Plant Cleanup in Kokomo

The EPA wants to know what you think about a plan to clean up the former GM Delco Plant 5 in Kokomo.
February 5, 2021

Bill Restricting Local Governments, State Universities from Reducing Climate Impacts Heads to Senate

House Bill 1191 places restrictions on the efforts local governments and state universities can make on utilities based on the energy’s source, in effect making moving away from fossil fuels illegal on the local level.
February 3, 2021

Indiana Carbon Market Bill Passes First Hurdle in State Senate

A bill backed by farmers and environmental groups that establishes a voluntary carbon market in the state unanimously passes the Senate Natural Resources Committee.
February 2, 2021

Governor Shares Concerns About Wetland Protection Repeal After Senate Approval

Despite bipartisan opposition, Senate Bill 389 passed the Senate, 29-19, and will now be considered in the Indiana House of Representatives.
January 29, 2021

Biden Launches Government-wide Effort to Fight Climate Change

New executive order mandates prioritizing climate change considerations throughout entire federal government.
January 28, 2021

Advocacy groups plan second appeal in Dale coal-to-diesel plant

January 27, 2021

Environmental study suggests turning off camera during virtual meetings

Leaving your camera off during virtual meetings could reduce your carbon, water and land footprints, according to a new study.
January 26, 2021

Senate Environmental Committee Passes Bill Eliminating State Wetland Protections

Senate Bill 389 seeks to repeal a state law protecting Indiana wetlands since 2003.
January 22, 2021

Climate change requires lifestyle changes

January 21, 2021

Environmental Bills to Watch in the 2021 Indiana Legislative Session

January 20, 2021

Last-minute EPA Determination Exempts Major Industries from Future Greenhouse Gas Emissions Limits

A new Trump EPA rule prevents limits on greenhouse gases emitted by specific industries unless they account for 3% or more of total greenhouse gas emissions.
January 19, 2021

Federal Court Throws Out Trump Air Pollution Rule

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated Trump’s fossil fuel-friendly ACE Rule that gave states power to regulate emissions and plant efficiency and repealed the Obama-era Clean Power Plan.
January 13, 2021

New Nature Preserve in Madison County Protects Wildlife, State History

The 50-acre Hidden Canal Nature Preserve will give wildlife a place to search for food away from humans and protect remnants of a failed 19th century hydraulic canal.
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