Indiana is one of 16 states without a climate action plan. But, the group Earth Charter Indiana is trying to change that. Wednesday, the organization gave a presentation to the Environmental Rules Board on why they think creating one is necessary.

The Indiana state entomologist says now's a good time for land owners to examine their ash trees for the tell-tale D-shaped exit holes left by the emerald ash borer.

Only about 10 percent of Indianapolis residents participate in the city's recycling program. Mayor Greg Ballard's office says a proposal to extend a contract with Covanta Indianapolis can help bolster what is collected. But, some environmentalists are concerned with the deal and are encouraging the city to commit more to curbside recycling.

Virginia is dependent on coal mining and export, but it also faces routine flooding from rising sea levels. That irony is a very real, day-to-day problem for residents.

Water is scarce in California, and prices are all over the map. Some farmers are paying almost 100 times more than others. Should water flow to the highest bidder?

The draft proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency has sparked opposition from industry groups who say the changes would be prohibitively expensive.

Indiana regulators have approved Indianapolis Power & Light Co.'s nearly $670 million plan to upgrade two of its power plants as part of a push to meet tougher environmental regulations.

Dr. Patricia Chappelle Wright is the winner of the 2014 Indianapolis Prize, one of the world's leading award for animal conservation. As the winner, Wright, a distinguished professor of anthropology at Stony Brook University, will receive $250,000 and the Lilly Medal, joining the ranks of some of the most celebrated conservationists on Earth.

The eagle was discovered in the northern Indianapolis suburb of Carmel after suffering a concussion in a winter ice storm.

When crops are surrounded by high levels of carbon dioxide, they're more productive. But they may have lower concentrations of some crucial nutrients, which could increase malnutrition in the future.