Google withdrew its proposal for a data center near Indy after residents successfully organized in opposition to the development. @alysaguffey.bsky.social has the latest: www.indystar.com/story/news/l...

Trump admin restarts federal EV grant program it paused in Feb. but rolls back language meant to assist disadvantaged communities. www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

IndyStar analyzed hundreds of lobbying disclosures ... to map the influence of lobbyists on lawmakers. The documents revealed a dominant energy lobby that spent tens of thousands of dollars currying favor with legislators, writes Marissa Meador: www.indystar.com/story/news/p...

Kimmie Gordon at Brown Faces, Green spaces is making the outdoors fun for everyone. Meet Kimmie and learn about her efforts: www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

The USFS began selling timber from the controversial Houston South project in the Hoosier National Forest. Gov. Braun is calling it "misguided" @hartleys.bsky.social for IndyStar www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

For two years Indiana groups have been preparing to use $130M in federal money to assist low-income households save money on utility bills under the Solar for All program. EPA Admin Zeldin announced plans to take that money away. www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

Hoosiers still have time to tell the EPA how they feel about the agency's efforts to revoke the endangerment finding. @hartleys.bsky.social has the details: www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

The fight over AES discharging coal ash pollution into the White River continues as groups push back against a recent ruling. www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

NEW: i spoke to nine (!) scientists across several disciplines whose work was cited in the new Department of Energy report that downplays the severity of climate change. all of them say their work was misrepresented, cherry picked, and/or lacked context —

The EPA cited my paper in their argument against the endangerment finding today. However, their point is completely backwards: my paper actually supports the EPA's 2009 range of 1.8C to 4C warming by 2100. www.nature.com/artic...

EPA admin Zeldin announces his intent to repeal the pivotal finding in effort to align agency with Trump. For IndyStar w/ @hartleys.bsky.social www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

Hoosiers are telling Indiana to prioritize protecting the environment after Gov. Braun ordered a review of "excessive environmental regulation" www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

As Google attempts to build data centers in Central Indiana, a new study shows the tech giant misled the public on its emissions for the energy-hungry developments. 📝: ‪@ alysaguffey.bsky.social www.indystar.com/story/money/...

“If Congress chooses to get rid of these tax credits it will come at the detriment of both homeowners and small businesses like ours." - Bradley Stroot, who owns an AC company in Bloomington. www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

Advocates are calling on IDEM to further limit the pollution and mercury coming from bp's oil refinery on Lake Michigan www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

There might be a massive traffic jam in the night skies of Indiana over the next couple weeks. Indiana Audubon is working with volunteers to listen in on the migratory phenomenon. www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

The large demand for power, advocates say, will continue Indiana's reliance on burning fossil fuels for energy and exacerbate the growing effects of climate change. The process also has the potential to negatively affect the state's water availability and quality. www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

Advocates are concerned the new policy directions will exacerbate the negative effects of climate change and put Hoosier health at risk from excess air and water pollution. www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

Indiana redefines fossil fuels (methane and propane) as clean/green sources of energy so the gases may receive the same federal and state money typically reserved for solar, wind and renewable projects. www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

Experts say the verdict has relevance for free speech issues nationwide.

Gov. Mike Braun signed executive orders to prohibit environmental justice policy in Indiana and reduce regulations on the same day the EPA rolled back dozens of its own federal regulations: www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

SB 178, which would redefine some fossil fuels as clean/green energy in Indiana, passed it's first hurdle in the House Utility committee today with a 10-3 vote.

This grove is usually a favorite: More than 16,000 butterflies had adorned the eucalyptus trees there in 2023. In 2024 volunteers counted fewer than 200. “I just stood in the grove and wept.” But they didn't give up... therevelator.org/save-monarch...

New for @mirrorindy: In response to the City-County Council’s ongoing investigation, Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration has signed a $40,000 contract to bring in local attorneys as legal help. One of their faces is familiar. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

I was an urban forester in Indy for a few years before starting my PhD, and I worked with KIB directly. These people do good work around the city, and this is absurd

How will Trump's staff cuts affect visitors to Indiana Dunes? @katiewiseman.bsky.social and Joseph Dits have the story. www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

“So, we are getting caught up in what seems like a big purge of all things DEI and really all we want to do is make the city a better place for everybody.” - Jeremy Kranowitz, president and CEO of KIB www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

Looks like a fascinating collection -- Indigenous Critical Reflections on Traditional Ecological Knowledge, edited by Lara Jacobs @ecohugger.bsky.social.

WISH-TV meteorologist says she was fired after questioning how station treats Black women www.indystar.com/story/news/l...

Indiana lawmakers try to redefine methane and propane as clean sources of energy to obtain state and federal funding for green energy projects. www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

Selective breeding and wild releases are at the heart of the debate over an Indiana bill to combat chronic wasting disease. www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

Will Indiana get an official state mammal? This bill would give us one www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

A series of bills introduced this year would provide Indiana’s monopoly utilities the ability to recover development costs of small module nuclear reactors by charging customers before they receive any electricity from the projects. www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

The impact of TNC Indiana's efforts is growing as part of a broader push to restore buffalo to their ancestral homes in partnership with Indigenous Nations across the U.S. www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

“I think this is something that’s really important for all of us in Indiana,” CILTI's Cliff Chapman said. “That we had such a gem that was still out there, and we were able to save it is a story for all of us.” www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

The newly acquired state land has an interesting variety of landscapes including bottomland forest and marshlands year round. The site also boasts grasslands, dry forests and upland areas — just about every habitat southern Indiana has to offer. www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

Our #CitizenScience observation of the day is this wee Dekay's Brownsnake (Storeria dekayi), observed by iNaturalist user gbalkany in Indiana Dunes State Park. This species rarely grows longer than 12 inches, feeding mostly on soft invertebrates such as earthworms and slugs.

I was deeply disappointed by the lack of nature/science/climate/enviro on many major end-of-year book lists—so I decided to make my own! Introducing: ✨🎁📚 The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide to Nature & Science Books ✨🎁📚 Please share: Let's make this go viral in time for Black Friday / holiday shopping!

To get your Indianapolis news fix, this Starter Pack lists all the IndyStar reporters who are on Bluesky! 📰 Put together by our very own @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social go.bsky.app/KZdU816

Unanimous approval paves way for Morse Village despite concerns of wildlife habitat destruction. From IndyStar's John Tuohy: www.indystar.com/story/news/l...

NEW: The most powerful Democrat in the Indiana Senate has been accused of sexual harassment by three women. www.indystar.com/story/news/p...

Public comments for Indiana's proposed bobcat trapping season can be submitted here: www.in.gov/nrc/rules/ru...

To kick-start Bluesky, search for feeds + starter packs on topics you're interested in. I've got this feed with 2800 scientists who study climate + 8 starter packs on climate-related topics. Use SkyFollowerBridge to find your X follows + BlueArk to move your tweets over. bsky.app/profile/did:...

Made my first starter pack! These are the climate journalists I know and love and highly recommend following on BlueSky so far. Please tell me who I'm missing (and apologies in advance if I've missed you, I swear it's not intentional!) go.bsky.app/1ivUnG

Indiana is preparing to open a trapping season for bobcats, once nearly wiped out from the state. Advocates are organizing for a public hearing this week. www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

“For Norwood especially they do not have adequate space or access anymore and it has really done a lot to damage to the interconnectedness of their neighborhood," Kaila Austin. www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

Perfect hiking weather this weekend, so just a reminder that you can help to protect endangered bats by staying out of caves til May: www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

Waste reduction is listed first in the "Three Rs" while recycling is last but gets the most attention. Here's how Hoosiers can help reduce their waste: www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

Indiana State University prof is part of a reserach team studying sclerosponges as they relate to climate change www.indystar.com/story/news/e...