Pence said he'll look to lawmakers next year for help developing "a new energy efficiency program for our state that will encourage conservation and promote a strong Indiana economy."

One environmental group argues that to save wildlife, we should replace the meat in our diets with plants. But others counter that it's not so simple: Many livestock producers help conserve wildlife.

McDonald's says it will start to buy beef that's "verified sustainable" in 2016. But defining sustainable beef production is tricky because the environmental issues involved are so complex.

The tiny fishing town of Cordova, Alaska, has weathered disruption in every facet of life since an oil tanker ran aground in 1989, spilling millions of gallons of oil into Prince William Sound.

The latest drought has revived questions about the viability of farming in Nevada desert. While some farmers have given up, others are experimenting with crops like grapes that require less water.

Authorities say from now on, climbers on the world's tallest peak will be expected to return 18 pounds of garbage on their way down or else lose a $4,000 deposit.

Hamilton County is hoping to reduce flooding by giving residents free sand bags. The Emergency Management Department and Sheriff's Officer are distributing them in anticipation of heavy rain starting, Thursday.

The City of Indianapolis is praising the impact of a $10 million federal grant.
The money was used for energy efficiency upgrades at 43 businesses and about 1,000 homes on the east side.

To keep pace with the present rate of temperature change, plants and animals have to migrate poleward a few feet a day, according to a team of ecologists. If they can't, they may not survive.

Better fuel efficiency for such vehicles is a "win, win, win," the president said. It will help reduce dependency on foreign oil, save drivers' money and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Manufacturers, though, say the standards could make the vehicles more expensive and less safe.