Environment

Kids learn about Earth Day at MCPL

By Megan Jula · Sunday, April 21,2013 9:12 p.m.

The Monroe County Public Library held an event for children to help the community celebrate Earth Day.

DNR recognizes Ind. for outstanding forest management

Thursday, April 18,2013 11:20 p.m.

The Tree City USA program was first established in Indiana in 1984, when Bloomington met the criteria and became the first Tree City in the state.

Electric cars ‘wave of the future’ on the road

By Megan Jula · Monday, March 25,2013 9:49 p.m.

Don Seader, owner of World Wide Automotive Service, said the abundance of electric vehicles will be directly related to the price of electric batteries and the price of gasoline.

Drought not expected this summer

By Megan Jula · Wednesday, Feb. 27,2013 10:11 p.m.

After last summer's massive drought, forecasters are relieved to predict that a similar summer will not occur in 2013.

Proposed amendment guarantees Ind. residents right to hunt, harvest game

Wednesday, Feb. 13,2013 12:07 a.m.

Senate Joint Resolution 7 was authored by Sens. Brent Steele, R-Bedford,and Carlin Yoder, R-Middlebury, and guarantees residents the rights to hunt, fish, harvest game and engage in the agricultural production of meat and dairy.

Bloomington crow flocking, roosting season nearing end

By Megan Jula · Wednesday, Feb. 13,2013 12:05 a.m.

Every winter, murders descend upon Bloomington.

Tornado season arrives early

By IDS staff · Thursday, Jan. 31,2013 2:15 a.m.

Wednesday’s tornado weather may have been unseasonal, but the true tornado season is on its way.

Bloomington issued flood watch

By Matt Stefanski · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2013 12:06 a.m.

On Monday afternoon, the Bloomington area experienced rain, but not nearly as much as predicted by the National Weather Service for this evening.

City Hall becomes LEED certified following upgrades

By Megan Jula · Wednesday, Jan. 9,2013 12:30 a.m.

Century-old City Hall became the first Bloomington government building to become Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified.

River otter population increases in Ind. counties

By Jessica Campbell · Tuesday, Dec. 4,2012 10:30 p.m.

Expanding to about 80 percent of Indiana’s counties, river otters are flourishing in the wetlands, rivers and other water-based areas.

Environmental council organizes Indy conference

By Jessica Campbell · Tuesday, Nov. 27,2012 9:32 p.m.

On Saturday, the meeting will include the state’s largest gathering of environmental advocates. The gathering will focus on the ways the environment impacts jobs, life and the country’s economic growth, according to a press release.

Homeland security urges home winterization

Thursday, Nov. 15,2012 11:44 p.m.

To help Hoosiers prepare for winter, the DHS provided a few tips to keep costs down and the heat up.

Wildlife center admits 2,007

By Samantha Schmidt · Thursday, Nov. 15,2012 1:51 a.m.

Lily is one of the 2,007 animals admitted to the wildlife center this year, a record number that is triple the number of intakes from 2010.

Nov. 15 named America Recycles Day

Wednesday, Nov. 14,2012 10:51 p.m.

Nov. 15 is “America Recycles Day,” reminding and encouraging people that recycling is the first step to making the world a better place.

DNR approves 12 Bicentennial Nature Trust projects

By Jessica Campbell · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2012 9:29 p.m.

Indiana’s national trails and forests are getting a gift this holiday season, a gift of $2.4 million. On Friday, the Bicentennial Commission announced the approval of 12 new Bicentennial Nature Trust projects.

Bloomington to provide free energy assessments

Thursday, Nov. 8,2012 10:32 p.m.

Thirty to 40 participants will be chosen through a lottery system and will be provided with a holistic inspection of their home’s energy efficiency on behalf of the city’s Housing and Neighborhood Development Department.

Asian beetle attacks Ind. ash trees

By Jessica Campbell · Tuesday, Oct. 30,2012 11:30 p.m.

Drawn to ash trees, the beetles are attacking and killing the trees in the Peppergrass neighborhood of Perry Township, according to a press release by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

B-Line Trail wins state honor

By Jessica Campbell · Thursday, Oct. 18,2012 12:39 a.m.

Once again, Bloomington was recognized as one of the most environmentally concerned cities in Indiana.

2 meningitis deaths confirmed in Ind.

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2012 12:38 a.m.

There have now been two deaths and 28 documented cases of fungal meningitis in Indiana linked to epidural steroid injections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Ecologist discusses link between cancer, environment

By Jessica Campbell · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 11:23 p.m.

Ecologist, writer and cancer survivor Sandra Steingraber is a lecturer, speaking on behalf of the environmental relationship between cancer and human health.

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