U.S. industrial production rebounded 1.6% last month
U.S. industrial production rebounded as automakers posted strong increases and the adverse effects from a hurricane that struck the nation’s energy complex in the Gulf of Mexico faded.
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Indiana Recycling Coalition rebrands as Circular Indiana
The not-for-profit said with the rebranding, it is expanding beyond recycling by aligning itself with “the changing landscape of sustainable materials management.”
Justices turn away VW appeals over emissions scandal lawsuits
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected appeals from Volkswagen that sought to stop state and local lawsuits related to the 2015 scandal in which the automaker was found to have rigged its vehicles to cheat U.S. diesel emissions tests.
Foundations commit billions to fight climate change
The United Nations Climate Change Conference has promoted a series of announcements from foundations and individuals attempting to pour money into efforts to fight climate change, an area many think philanthropy has neglected.
General Electric to split into three public companies
General Electric announced Tuesday that it will spin off its health care business in early 2023 and its energy segment including renewable energy, power and digital operations in early 2024.
Indiana goes on offense to capture evolution of electric-vehicle industry
Using tax incentives , an EV commission and membership in a regional network promoting EV infrastructure, the Holcomb administration is looking to increase EV manufacturing statewide.
Indianapolis investing group bets big on renewable energy
A blank-check company, or SPAC, plans to close early next year on a merger with California-based Energy Vault that will take the company public and give it a cash infusion of $388 million.
Biden’s climate plan aims to reduce methane emissions
President Joe Biden pledged during the summit to work with the European Union and dozens of other nations to reduce overall methane emissions worldwide by 30% by 2030.
City planning $10.1M initiative in Mars Hill to remove 650 parcels from flood zone
Indianapolis’ Department of Public Works is proposing a list of strategies to shrink federal floodplain boundaries, as well as to decrease the severity of water damage in the flood-prone neighborhood.
U.S. regulators endorse efforts to address climate risks
The Financial Stability Oversight Council, which is headed by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and includes Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, acknowledged in a report that climate change is a serious economic threat.
EPA unveils strategy to regulate toxic ‘forever chemicals’
PFAS, called “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been associated with serious health conditions, including cancer and reduced birth weight.
Prominent Indiana environmentalist leaving leadership post
Jesse Kharbanda said he plans to keep working to increase environmental awareness, especially regarding the extinction of animal species and the spread of factory farming.
Work starting on 13,000-acre solar farm in two Indiana counties
The $1.5 billion solar farm’s first phase is expected become operational by mid-2023 and will produce 400 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 75,000 households, according to the company.
Citizens projects ‘small increase’ in winter heatings bills; CenterPoint sees much bigger hike
Citizens Energy Group said it would use various measure to keep prices down even though the market price for natural gas is about double the level of last fall.
Heating bills set to soar as inflation hits energy prices
With prices surging worldwide for heating oil, natural gas and other fuels, the U.S. government said Wednesday it expects households to see their heating bills jump as much as 54% compared to last winter.
Stellantis to spend nearly $230M to build electric car transmissions in Kokomo
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. said it would offer Stellantis up to $19.5 million in conditional tax credits based on the company’s investment and its plan to retrain and retain 660 employees.
Stocks fall on tech slide, as oil hits highest level since 2014
Investors are increasingly worried about inflation as oil prices rise and companies continue facing supply problems that increase their costs and force them to raise prices.
Holcomb joins 4 governors to create regional charging network for electric vehicles
Gov. Eric Holcomb joined the governors of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin to sign a compact that focuses on making it easier for drivers to find charging stations for their electric vehicles along key corridors in the five-state region.
City to spend $25M on trail, greenway and road projects
The nine planned projects stretch across the city. Each connects to existing and planned trails, bike-friendly streets, bus rapid transit lines and city landmarks.
Green energy takes hold in unlikely places with Ford project
When Ford revealed plans to spend more than $11 billion on the fledgling electric vehicle sector, the automaker chose two states where Republican leaders have criticized the push for green energy and defended fossil fuels.