Advocates and lawmakers both say they want more time to process the 176-page bill that redefines large portions of state code governing IDEM www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

Indiana senators just passed along SB277 — a 176-page bill affecting the state's environmental regulation agency. Supporters said it will modernize IDEM and save taxpayer money. Opponents criticized the 4-day notice to review changes they fear will erode environmental oversight.

ICYMI: @hartleys.bsky.social and I took a look at how the EPA's deregulation efforts last year could affect public health and the environment in Indiana: www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

“There’s kind of a quiet revolt in the heartland," said Bryce Gustafson, an organizer with Citizens Action Coalition. Marissa Meador takes an in-depth look at data center development in the Midwest for IndyStar: bit.ly/44yM9rJ

Hoosiers increase collective action to oppose data center buildouts in Indiana, recently in Decatur Township where more than 350 people stood together. @alysaguffey.bsky.social has the story with IndyStar bit.ly/3JIdYGT

Don't cross the picket line--no reading Science News today! These journalists deserve a fair contract that recognizes the value they bring to the company.

To burn, or not to burn. That is the question @hartleys.bsky.social asks here: bit.ly/4345jVH

As AES Indiana plans for the next 15 years, it could rely on battery storage and smaller gas engines to keep up with demand. But if data center growth expands, the investor-owned utility could build more fossil fuel plants. @alysaguffey.bsky.social has more: bit.ly/4oxcP3x

This new position in Indy is supposed to "... enable people to hold their local journalists accountable for what they need from them, and also when appropriate to elevate great journalism.” Go apply! www.poynter.org/news-release...

These little floofs build their own alarm systems with dried leaves, so don't try anything funny! bit.ly/3WEEvHH

Trump EPA withdraws its deadline extension for coke ovens to comply with standards set under Biden admin. www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

DigIndy is finally dug. Citizens Energy is celebrating the completion of the $2 billion, 14-year construction project meant to protect the White River. www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

Late-season disease outbreak causes IDNR to restrict some bag limits for Indiana's deer season. @hartleys.bsky.social for IndyStar: www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

AES Indiana is taking public comments for potential solutions to clean up coal ash near the White River www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

Trump admin claws back millions $$ from @INDairport meant for clean energy projects. From @alysaguffey.bsky.social for IndyStar www.indystar.com/story/news/p...

Sometimes the tap water runs the color of sweet tea, sometimes the color of urine and on good days, the water flows crystal-clear. Residents have no idea what they will see each day when they turn on their taps nor do they know what causes the changing water color. www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

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...