Climate & Energy

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.
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