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Indiana to witness rare dual emergence of cicada broods

By Arnaav Anand · Wednesday, March 20 1:52 p.m.

Both broods of cicadas can be observed during mid-May to late June.

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IU takes step in Climate Action Plan, announces committees

By Isaac Perlich · Sunday, Feb. 4 6:14 p.m.

The committees will implement ways for IU to become carbon-neutral by 2040.

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What is in IU’s Climate Action Plan?

By Andrew Miller and Rahul Suresh Ubale · Thursday, Oct. 19,2023 11:24 a.m.

A breakdown, and reactions from activists. On Sept. 11, IU announced the passage of its Climate Action Plan, the culmination of over a year's work from the Climate Action Planning Committee and the largest investment the university has made towards sustainability.

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Updated EPA regulations limit Indiana’s pollution

By Andrew Miller · Thursday, April 6,2023 3:34 p.m.

Indiana factories will have to limit emissions of nitrogen oxide.

Duke Energy petitions for rehearing on rate-setting case

By Andrew Miller · Tuesday, March 28,2023 3:24 p.m.

Duke Energy is seeking to increase consumer rates following Senate Bill 9’s passage.

Indiana Senate unanimously passes energy policy bill

By Andrew Miller · Tuesday, March 21,2023 5:08 p.m.

Indiana Senate unanimously passes energy policy bill

Controlled burn planned at Griffy Lake for Thursday

By Carter DeJong · Wednesday, March 8,2023 4:24 p.m.

The Nature and Hiking trails will be closed for at least one day following the burn.

EPA temporarily halts transportation of hazardous waste to Indiana

By Andrew Miller · Wednesday, March 8,2023 4:01 p.m.

Waste will undergo further testing before transfer to an Indiana landfill.

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OPINION: We will never see a world without plastic

By Carolyn Marshall · Monday, Jan. 23,2023 12:54 p.m.

For many Americans, it is impossible to go a day without using plastic.

GUEST COLUMN: My experience at COP27: The climate conference for humanity

By Guest writer · Sunday, Dec. 11,2022 3 p.m.

The 27th Conference of Parties highlights humanity in climate action.

GUEST COLUMN: My experience at COP27: COPs and nature

By Guest writer · Sunday, Dec. 11,2022 8 a.m.

Conferences of Parties, climate change and nature have an innate relationship.

As the holiday season begins, here are ways to be more environmentally-friendly and decrease waste

By Kathleen Tran · Friday, Dec. 9,2022 12:24 p.m.

Americans generate 25% more waste during the holidays than throughout the entire year.

‘Divesting introduces a lot of risk’: IU Foundation hesitant about divestment despite campus group pressure

By Carter DeJong · Monday, Sept. 26,2022 6:54 p.m.

Divesting from fossil fuels could affect the value of IU’s $3.3 billion endowment, according to IUF.

Local organization ‘Friends of Lake Monroe’ to discuss risks to the lake, possible solutions at public meeting

By Marissa Meador · Monday, June 13,2022 10:12 a.m.

Lake Monroe suffers from sediment buildup and harmful algal blooms.

Indiana ranks highest in nation for miles of polluted waterways, report finds

By Marissa Meador · Thursday, March 31,2022 3:07 p.m.

Nearly 25,000 miles of Indiana waterways are unsafe for swimming or fishing.

Creative editor of carbon removal company speaks on climate change, business models

By Tory Basile · Thursday, Dec. 2,2021 10:58 p.m.

The event wrapped up this fall's Themester on Resilience.

Panel discusses climate change, environmental justice Tuesday

By Salome Cloteaux · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2021 10:33 p.m.

The panelists said there are local opportunities for people to get involved in environmentalism.

Bloomington's sustainability, climate action plans progress amid pandemic-related uncertainties

By Sean Gilley · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2021 9:41 p.m.

City officials find it difficult to track progress for every goal and initiative.

IU Environmental Resilience Institute receives state-wide award for outreach, education

By Lauren Ulrich · Thursday, Oct. 14,2021 5:47 p.m.

The institute was recognized for efforts in helping Indiana communities prepare for climate change.

What to know about the billions of cicadas emerging in Indiana this month

By Lizzie Kaboski · Wednesday, April 28,2021 9:32 p.m.

After spending 17 years underground, the cicadas will emerge in late April.

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BREAKING: Black Key Bulls victorious in 73rd edition of the men’s Little 500

GUEST COLUMN: My arrest in Dunn Meadow is IUPD’s mistake and Whitten’s embarrassment

PHOTOS: Live updates from the men's Little 500

Behind the vote: why faculty lost confidence in Whitten's administration

Indiana men’s basketball lands Stanford transfer guard Kanaan Carlyle