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Environmental Policy
Foes organizing against central Indiana wind farm plans
May 13, 2013
Associated PressA Chicago-based company is seeking permission from Delaware County officials to build about 30 turbines across 15,000 acres
of agricultural areas northeast of Muncie.
MoreSenate cans hunting plan
April 25, 2013
Associated PressA proposal aimed at legalizing five fenced deer-hunting preserves around Indiana has failed in this year's legislative session.
MoreCountryMark paying $18 million for pollution controls
March 1, 2013
Associated PressGovernment officials alleged Indianapolis-based CountryMark violated the law when the oil refiner expanded operations without
obtaining proper permits and installing necessary pollution controls.
MoreIndiana coal industry scrambling to save its future
February 16, 2013
Chris O'MalleyOptions include increasing exports as opposition to coal-fired electricity generation heats up at both national and local
levels.
MoreRegulators snuff $42M Duke Energy proposal
February 2, 2013
Chris O'MalleyUtility wanted to conduct a study to determine how to dispose of carbon dioxide produced by its Edwardsport coal gasification
plant.
MoreFounder returning to lead city's environmental office
January 19, 2013
IBJ StaffAnna Jetmore-Vargas, who started the office in 2008, had most recently worked at the environmental consulting firm Kerameda
Inc.
MoreIndiana wind energy industry wants longer tax credit
January 3, 2013
Associated PressOfficials with Indiana's wind energy industry say they are relieved by Congress' one-year extension of a tax credit
but contend it will take a longer-term approach to grow the industry and create jobs in the state.
MoreBloomington earns green distinction for city hall
December 28, 2012
Associated PressOther than bragging rights and a plaque on the wall, what's the value of energy and environmental design certification for
the city and taxpayers?
MoreEnvironmental enforcement stings three companies
December 22, 2012
Penalties will help fund clean-up of East Washington Street site.
MoreIndiana manufacturers struggling with fuel economy standards
December 1, 2012
Dan HumanAutomakers and suppliers are pumping more money into research and development at a time many of their sales departments struggle
with a slowing global economy.
MoreTransit, runoff bills on environmental group's legislative wish list
November 17, 2012
Chris O'MalleyBut with a legislature that could be unreceptive to environmental policy, HEC is also guarding against an unwinding of existing
laws.
MoreHoosier Environmental Council's job no easier with Pence administration
November 10, 2012
IBJ StaffGroup plans full-time presence at Statehouse to guard against governor, Republican legislature rolling back environmental
protections.
MoreGroups oppose end to some Indiana hearing notices
September 14, 2012
Associated PressEighteen environmental and public interest groups are urging Indiana's environmental agency to reconsider its plans to
stop publishing newspaper notices that alert the public about hearings on proposed air-quality policy changes.
MoreVegetable growers, Dow settle dispute over new herbicide
September 11, 2012
J.K. WallA coalition of vegetable growers and food producers led by Indiana-based Red Gold Inc. will ease off their opposition to a
new herbicide developed by Indianapolis-based Dow AgroSciences LLC.
MoreGroups ask for ethanol law break as corn hits record
July 30, 2012
Bloomberg NewsLivestock and poultry producers formally asked the Obama administration Monday to suspend the nation’s renewable fuels
standard because it is causing “severe economic harm” as corn prices surged to a record.
MoreDuke foes skeptical about Edwardsport price tag
June 30, 2012
Chris O'MalleyUtility denies claim it is trying to sidestep $2.6 billion cap on costs that can be passed along to ratepayers.
MoreAbound failure raises questions anew about Obama policies
June 29, 2012
Bloomberg NewsThe failure of a second solar manufacturer that received loan guarantees from the U.S. Energy Department adds to pressure
on President Barack Obama to justify incentives for the clean-energy industry that’s being undercut by Chinese competition.
MoreIndianapolis fighting spread of ash borer in parks
June 6, 2012
Associated PressCrews are treating ash trees in Indianapolis' city parks to combat the spread of the tree-killing emerald ash borer.
MoreBike trail push for Eagle Creek stirs controversy
May 3, 2012
Chris O'MalleyMountain bikers have salivated for years about building trails in the rolling hills of Eagle Creek Park, the city’s
largest municipal park. But environmentalists worry the paths would cause erosion.
MoreIndiana panel passes new water quality rules
March 14, 2012
Associated PressAn Indiana regulatory panel passed new rules Wednesday aimed at protecting the quality of the state's waterways. The new
rules are aimed at lowering the levels of pollutants released into waterways by companies.
MoreAirport spending millions to protect rare bats
February 25, 2012
Chris O'MalleyThe Indianapolis Airport Authority board has approved a $504,872, two-year contract with Indiana State University to study
the federally endangered Myotis sodalis, which brings to $2.5 million what the airport has paid ISU since 2004 to track and
observe the minuscule mammals.
MoreBall State begins final phase of ambitious geothermal project
February 25, 2012
IBJ StaffEventually, the system will heat and cool 5.5 million square feet of buildings and save $2 million a year in operating costs.
MoreBill could put squeeze on recycling programs statewide
January 28, 2012
Chris O'MalleyWaste management districts would need county OK to levy property taxes to fund their programs.
MoreState power rates could increase 14 percent under new rules
January 26, 2012
Associated PressAn analysis prepared for the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission predicts new federal clean air regulations will raise electricity
rates in the state by about 14 percent by 2020 because of necessary upgrades to coal-fired power plants.
MoreHoosier Environmental Council monitoring three bills in General Assembly
January 21, 2012
Chris O'MalleyThe state’s largest green group is seeking changes to measures it says could strip funding and oversight for environmental
protection.
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Laura-the festivals and tastings are free. What does is strengthen the sense of community with activities. What are those empty lots doing for the Village? it's sad you can't see the good that this progress can do for the area. No one is requiring anyone to shop there. I guess you'd rather see a Dollar store move in or no, we'd rather see the property stand empty b/c change is out of the question.
Read down to the part about Brizzi. Someone needs to subpoena his "purchases" of Red RockPictures and Cellstar and his corresponding bank records, I mean c'mon, I'd like to see his alcohol usage records, too. http://diana-vice.blogspot.com/2011_01_01_archive.html
Wonder if my neighborhood can advertise our "retention" pond and act like it is a beach too?
a new record at the '11 salebration until they realized that it was a futile effort to get their crapwagon moter and crapwagon car up speed. And then they just quietly slunk off into the night and never spoke of it again. Nothing to see here folks.
millions for putting a company's bumper sticker on one of its Lolas. But you gotta take what you can get.