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.
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April 25, 2013
Associated PressA proposal aimed at legalizing five fenced deer-hunting preserves around Indiana has failed in this year's legislative session.
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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.
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February 16, 2013
Chris O'MalleyOptions include increasing exports as opposition to coal-fired electricity generation heats up at both national and local
levels.
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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.
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January 19, 2013
IBJ StaffAnna Jetmore-Vargas, who started the office in 2008, had most recently worked at the environmental consulting firm Kerameda
Inc.
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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.
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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?
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December 22, 2012
Penalties will help fund clean-up of East Washington Street site.
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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.
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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.
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November 10, 2012
IBJ StaffGroup plans full-time presence at Statehouse to guard against governor, Republican legislature rolling back environmental
protections.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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June 6, 2012
Associated PressCrews are treating ash trees in Indianapolis' city parks to combat the spread of the tree-killing emerald ash borer.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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January 28, 2012
Chris O'MalleyWaste management districts would need county OK to levy property taxes to fund their programs.
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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.
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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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Saw the Indy Men's Chorus "Music of Gilbert & Sullivan" at the Indiana Historical Society on Sunday evening.
Temporary workers are not "tools" they are people and companies that keep large amounts of temp staff are cheating.
I miss having them around. I hope one of their stores is in the general Meridian/86th Street area. I will make good use of it.
The Fringe! Plus, the simple fact that there are so many local faves in such close proximity to each other.
I remenber, watching the toll road, being built, through South Bend, when I was 10 years old. I believe, back then that it was estimated, that the toll road, would be paid for in 20 years and then it would be free. I am now 71, what happened? Since the power is in the people, by that, I mean that, we the people are in total control of everything. I, suggest that no one ever use the toll road again, let it go broke. We the people can control the price of everything, from groceries to gas, if we would just do it. If we don't pay the asking price, the sellers will lower the price and if we wait awhile, they will lower the price to what we accept as reasonable. I would like to know why a highway like interstate 94, is so well maintained, a much better highway, than the toll road, but has no tolls. I would also like to know why, a sitting governor, with a term limit, maximum of eight years, can lease, public property, for 75 years. Even though I have transponders in both of my trucks and will not be affected by the increase, I have been and will contine to avoid using the toll road. I make many trips from northern Indiana to Chicago, every year, and I prefer the better highway, I94!