Articles tagged as: emissions
October 24, 2022
Rokita to investigate major banks' climate goals, despite billions invested in fossil fuels
The banks are part of a United Nations alliance devoted to lending and investing in a way that supports the goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
Read MoreMay 23, 2022
Institute studies effects of climate change
Unpredictable temperatures are viewed as typical Indiana weather. But one organization studies how climate and other seasonal changes affect Hoosier farmers, businesses, and marginalized communities.
Read MoreDecember 20, 2021
EPA releases 'most ambitious car emissions standards ever'
Transportation is the largest source of the U.S. emissions that contribute to climate change -- and passenger cars and trucks make up more than half of those emissions.
Read MoreApril 26, 2021
Biden Working Group Targets Jobs For Fossil Fuel Communities
The group plans to hold a series of town hall meetings between Biden officials and the top coal communities, which include areas in Indiana, Illinois, New Mexico, Arizona and Texas.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2021
Report: Cuts To Power Plant Emissions Exceed Clean Power Plan Goals
Even though Indiana ranks fifth in the most power plant emissions in the country, it has still cut emissions in half since 2005.
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2020
State Lawmakers Consider Creating Carbon Offset Program
Carbon offsets are a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by allowing businesses and other entities that pollute to buy credits from people doing climate-friendly practices.
Read MoreOctober 25, 2018
State To Submit Plan For Volkswagen Settlement Money Next Week
There was still some contention over the latest draft of the plan at Wednesday's Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Fund committee meeting.
Read MoreAugust 3, 2018
EPA Halts Obama-Era Clean Car Standards
The fuel economy standards would have required new cars and light trucks to use less gas over time. The new proposal puts that on hold for another six years starting in 2020.
Read MoreJuly 31, 2018
Cummins Agrees To US Recall Of Half-Million Trucks
The latest recall affects 2010-2015 medium- and heavy-duty trucks with engines made by Cummins Inc.
Read MoreJuly 25, 2018
EPA Rule Means CAFOs Don't Have To Report Animal Waste Emissions
On the surface, this doesn't change much. Since the rule was on hold, farmers weren't required to report their emissions.
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