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January 13, 2021
New Campaign Empowers Moms with Climate Change Science
A nonpartisan group of climate scientist mothers seeks to introduce bite-sized, relatable content to demystify climate change for all moms.
January 13, 2021
Nation experienced 22 separate billion-dollar disasters in 2020
The US experienced the most billion-dollar disasters ever in 2020, according to the NOAA.
January 8, 2021
Massachusetts plans to ban sale of new fossil fuel-powered cars by 2035
The announcement is part of Republican Gov. Charlie Baker's plan to to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the state by 2050.
January 8, 2021
Biden climate team: “Hard work ahead” to rebuild climate efforts
Members of President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team said rebuilding the ability to combat climate change will be more difficult than initially thought.
January 4, 2021
EPA finalizes airplane greenhouse gas emissions regulations
Critics said the rule lags a decade behind in technology, could be ineffective for reducing emissions.
December 18, 2020
Violations Continued at Burns Harbor Steel Mill During Last Days of ArcelorMittal Ownership
IDEM inspectors found continued permit and self-monitoring violations at ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor LLC facility as company sale was being finalized.
December 16, 2020
World experiences warmest November land surface temperatures ever
The NOAA found that the global land surface temperature for November 2020 was the highest on record.
December 10, 2020
EPA Declines to Issue Stricter Particulate Matter Pollution Rules
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said the decision did not take into account new studies linking particulate matter pollution to increased COVID-19 death risk.
December 8, 2020
HEC report says Indiana lagging in coal ash pollution prevention
December 4, 2020
A Seat at the Table
At IU conference, climate activists discussed their hopes for future climate change policy during the Biden administration and beyond.
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.
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