Climate & Energy

November 24, 2020

Indiana AG files multistate brief against using public nuisance laws against power companies

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill Jr. filed a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to finally decide whether public nuisance laws can be used to sue power plants and other industrial polluters for their pollution.
November 23, 2020

EPA Proposes Rule Limiting Indiana, Other States’ Contribution to Downwind Ozone Pollution

Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update attempts to limit the amount of ozone pollution and ozone precursors sent to downwind states, contributing to their violation of the 2008 ozone standard.
November 19, 2020

Electric company lobbyists charged with trying to bribe Illinois official

Four former electric utility company executives face federal bribery charges.
November 12, 2020

Governor Declares Nov. 15 “America Recycles Day” in Indiana

Indiana’s governor has approved the recognition of a day to consider the importance of recycling.
October 29, 2020

Two environmental groups oppose Dale permit extension

October 28, 2020

NIPSCO announces new solar projects in central Indiana

NIPSCO continued its transition away from coal with new agreements that will power about 270,00 Indiana homes.
October 15, 2020

New research suggests that a change in diet could help protect the environment

A shift in American diets could reduce the environmental impacts of food production and consumption by up to 38%.
October 9, 2020

More Hoosiers Facing Energy Insecurity During Pandemic

A growing number of Hoosiers, especially Blacks and Hispanics, are facing difficulties affording electricity during the pandemic, and the problem could soon grow worse.
October 5, 2020

Madison County group seeks volunteers for Pendleton tree planting

A Madison County organization is seeking volunteers to plant hundreds of trees to replace others destroyed by a tornado in 2019.
October 5, 2020

General Electric announces No Coal Goal

General Electric announced plans to stop making coal-fired power plants and focus on more renewable sources of power.
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.
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