EPA rule could force clean-up of toxic coal ash in landfills, power plant ponds
More than a third of coal ash sites are in five states, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Kentucky, according to data compiled by Earthjustice.
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Utilities notch legislative victories in Indiana
New laws are set to let the state’s existing utilities get first dibs on a billion-dollar slate of new transmission projects, put natural gas plant costs into rates before construction ends, and more easily recoup other costs.
EPA proposes first limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants
The Biden administration proposed new limits Thursday on greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants, its most ambitious effort yet to roll back emissions blamed for climate change.
New York state to require gas-free new buildings
“This is where our nation has to go eventually,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said after negotiating with fellow Democrats to add the law to the state’s budget.
Cummins reports record 1Q revenue, raises full-year guidance
Cummins is forecasting revenue to be up 15% to 20% year-over-year, compared with its previous guidance of between 12% to 17%.
Report: Central Indiana among top 10 worst places in U.S. for particle pollution
This year’s report also showed Indianapolis ranked as the 65th most polluted city for ozone pollution, which is an improvement from 48th in last year’s report.
State letting AES Indiana discharge toxic water into White River, group says
An Indiana environmental group says the utility is pumping more than 1 million gallons of contaminated water a day into the river from coal ash ponds at its Eagle Valley Generating Station in violation of the federal Clean Water Act.
Judge temporarily blocks clean water rule in 24 states
Opponents of the regulations,including Indiana, have called the rules an example of federal overreach and argued they would unfairly burden farmers and ranchers.
EPA proposes strict emission limits to boost U.S. electric vehicle sales
The proposed regulation, announced Wednesday by the EPA, would set tailpipe emissions limits for the 2027 through 2032 model years that are the strictest ever imposed—and call for far more new EV sales than the auto industry agreed to less than two years ago.
EPA car rule expected to mandate huge increase in EV sales
The proposed regulation, to be released Wednesday by the EPA, would set greenhouse gas emissions limits for the 2027 through 2032 model years for passenger vehicles that would be even stricter than goals the auto industry agreed to in 2021.
Indiana gears up to turn manure into renewable energy
Biogas is still a tiny sliver of the energy world, accounting for less than 1% of Indiana’s energy generation. But some utility experts are keeping their eye on it as a sleeper source of energy.
Biden set to propose toughest-ever rules on car pollution to spur EVs
Automakers are cautioning that the trajectory for EVs and emission reductions depends on factors outside their control, including investments in charging infrastructure and critical mineral production.
Coal use climbs worldwide despite promises to slash it
New coal plants were added in 14 countries, and eight countries announced new coal projects. The United States, however, saw significant shutdowns of coal-using plants.
EPA clamps down on mercury from coal power plants
On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed the most stringent update on limits to mercury from smokestacks since the Obama administration first issued Mercury and Air Toxics Standards in 2012.
Oil producers’ cuts could boost gasoline prices, help Russia
Less oil flowing to refineries should mean higher gasoline prices for drivers and could boost the inflation hitting the United States and Europe.
Saudis, other oil giants announce surprise production cuts
The cuts total up to 1.15 million barrels per day from May until the end of the year, a move that could raise prices worldwide.
Pilot project to boost Marion County’s low recycling rate getting mixed reviews
In 2020, the city diverted only about 15% of all residential, commercial, industrial and construction waste from landfills, through a combination of recycling and composting. That was far below the U.S. rate of around 35%.
U.S. House GOP approves broad bill to ‘unleash’ American energy
The massive bill calls for sharply increasing domestic production of oil, natural gas and coal, as well as critical minerals such as lithium, nickel and cobalt that are used in electric vehicles, computers and cellphones.
House GOP pushes sprawling bill to ‘unleash’ American energy
The massive GOP bill up for a vote Thursday would sharply increase domestic production of oil, natural gas and coal, as well as critical minerals such as lithium, nickel and cobalt that are used in electric vehicles, computers and cellphones.
House bill would let property owners ‘supersede’ Indiana health officials over septic systems
Critics say the bill breeds conflicts of interest and argue that decisions regarding septic systems should remain in the hands of public health professionals.