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ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING

The Trust underwrites environmental reporting teams at The Arizona Republic and The Indianapolis Star so the newspapers may pursue in-depth environmental reporting and shine a light on issues important to us all.

6-29-26 Pocket Fire turns air unhealthy, triggers ozone alert in Flagstaff
6-29-26 Dragon Bravo Fire broke hearts, but Grand Canyon shows its resilience
6-15-26 AI scans for wildfires, but in Arizona, humans are still on watch
6-11-26 San Carlos Lake remains closed after massive fish die-off
6-10-26 Smart sensors, GPS, AI help border ranchers survive Arizona’s drought
6-9-26 Papa Fire near Flagstaff now 25% contained after reaching 118 acres
6-9-26 Fast moving Papa Fire grows near Flagstaff under red flag warning
6-6-26 Colorado River states suggest mediation as water supplies near crisis
6-6-26 21 gartersnakes released in Arizona’s Canyon Creek. What that means
5-29-26 Chiricahua leopard frogs get new homes, but first it has to rain
5-22-26 1st rule if you’re in Arizona’s bear country: Keep food out of reach
5-21-26 Fast-track mine review put Arizona owl habitat at risk, advocates say
5-18-26 Major Forest Service changes stroke concern amid AZ wildfire season
5-15-26 New Tech Could Squeeze Wildfire Risk, carbon from forest debris
5-15-26 Invasive tamarisks fuel Arizona wildfires
5-15-26 Southern Arizona Park reopEns after crews block fires progress
5-15-26 Dangerous fire weather leads to central Arizona campfire restrictions
5-15-26 Invasive trees fuel Arizona Fires. What’s being done to curb them
5-14-26 Fire near Border closes Coronado National Memorial
5-14-26 Feds seek short-term fixes on Colorado River, leaving Arizona in limbo
5-12-26 Western Slope water leaders warn of drought conditions during Hurd Visit
5-12-26 Cinco the jaguar spotted in Arizona’s Sky Islands
5-11-26 Sandhill Cranes plot new paths to weather the warmer, drier West
5-11-26 The hippo still has to go, but the Denver Zoo has done well slashing its water budget
5-8-26 Every Day is Earth Day
5-8-26 Every Day is Earth Day
5-7-26 Surprise data center approved, despite concerns from neighbors, Luke
5-7-26 Surprise data center approved, despite concerns from neighbors, Luke
5-1-26 Mexican gray wolf crosses border at one of the last gaps in the wall
5-1-26 Drought raises red flags for Arizona wildfire outlook. Why it matters
5-1-26 How massive Grand Canyon fire could sway wildfire tactics in Arizona
4-27-26 Reviving Arizona copper smelter could bring back jobs — and pollution
4-22-26 Phoenix air quality earns poor grade for ozone pollution. Here’s why
4-20-26 A new AI tool could help predict drought on Arizona rivers. Here’s how
4-19-26 Kelly Burke’s love for Grand Canyon leaves her mark on the landscape
4-17-26 Buh-bye La NinÞa, hello ‘super’ El NinÞo? What it means for Arizona
4-13-26 Ultrasonic ‘weapons’ take aim at toxic algae spikes in Canyon Lake
4-12-26 How a grass-roots movement won the fight to save an Arizona landmark
4-9-26 Black hawks return to Arizona’s Santa Cruz River for the habitat
4-9-26 These endangered Mexican gray wolves find a new home in old territory
4-4-26 State says health risks from Cottonwood mine waste are ‘minimal’
4-3-26 Takeover of federal lands could cost Arizona $800 million, study says
3-31-26 ASU scientists use lasers in search for clues about shrinking snowpack
3-28-26 Heat, drought and beetles put Arizona at high risk for wildfires
3-26-26 Ranchers in southern Arizona live on the ‘knife edge’ of long drought
3-26-26 As alfalfa drains the Colorado River, alternative feed is crop sought
3-25-26 EPA won’t penalize metro Phoenix for ‘imported’ ozone pollution
3-23-26 Arizona hires global law firm to prepare for fight over Colorado River
3-21-26 Heat hits Phoenix early, but cooling centers aren’t ready yet
3-20-26 Photographer’s image of a bison earns a place on a new postage stamp
3-20-26 Colorado River outlook was bleak, but the heat is making it worse
3-18-26 Where did the Phoenix heat wave come from and when will it end?
3-13-26 From stinknet to bullfrogs, 5 of Arizona’s peskiest invasive species
3-11-26 Phoenix students rally school board to adopt climate action plan
3-9-26 Warm, dry winter could leave Lake Powell near record-low levels
3-9-26 Gem and mineral collectors weigh environmental, social costs of hobby
3-7-26 Colorado River outlook ‘not a pretty picture’ after warm, dry winter
3-2-26 How climate change and La NinÞa turned up the winter heat in Phoenix
3-2-26 How rainwater fills most of these Arizonans’ household needs. Here’s how
3-2-26 Rainwater fills most of these Arizonans’ household needs. Here’s how
3-1-26 Dust from mine waste settles over Cottonwood. Is it a health risk?
2-28-26 Unprecedented times’ at Glen Canyon Dam could push power costs higher
2-26-26 Mexican gray wolf numbers have rebounded. Are they still endangered?
2-25-26 Arizona braces for cutbacks on the Colorado River. Here’s what to know
2-23-26 Colorado River plan could wipe Arizona from the map, officials say
2-2-26 Condors soar over the Grand Canyon, kept aloft despite lead ammo threat
1-31-26 Colorado River governors meet with feds as deal deadline nears
1-29-26 Areas on Grand Canyon North Rim to reopen in wake of Dragon Bravo Fire
1-26-26 Coaxing water from air could stretch resources, ASU researcher says
1-25-26 After federal funding cuts, Arizona eyes 2026 firefighting resources
1-23-26 Bill would strip Mexican gray wolves of endangered species protection
1-22-26 As state legislators tackle forest health, some environmentalists wary
1-22-26 Taylor, the boundary-busting Mexican gray wolf, found dead on I-40
1-20-26 Gas power plant for data center project stirs concerns in Surprise
1-19-26 What is your AI footprint? Emerging tech carries an environmental cost
1-18-26 Gas power plant for data center project stirs concerns in Surprise
1-17-26 Feds summon 7 Colorado River governors for last-ditch drought talks
1-14-26 Follow jaguars through the borderlands in new documentary
1-5-26 Can a crow teach recycling? That’s one goal of a Pinetop raptor show
1-5-26 Can a crow teach recycling? That’s one goal of a Pinetop raptor show

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6-23-26 Feds order 2 Indiana coal plants to keep running again — until Sept.
6-22-26 EPA revives coal ash permit proposal. Advocates want more transparency
6-18-26 Can the Indiana Dunes & heavy industry coexist? It’s complicated
6-15-26 Midwest emergency rooms seeing more tick bites. How to stay safe
6-11-26 Lebanon Utilities eyes Indy-area sites for LEAP wastewater discharge
6-10-26 Federal PFAS changes could delay clean water for Indiana
6-8-26 Indiana coal plant with data center ties gets $27M federal subsidy
6-8-26 Ditching grass and dodging HOAs, some homeowners opt for native lawns
6-8-26 Native landscaping 101: Resources to get you started
6-7-26 Citizens lifts boil water advisory for northwest Indy residents
5-29-26 How to meet (almost) all of Indiana’s environmentalists in one day
5-29-26 El Niño likely as summer hits Indiana. Here’s what it could mean
5-28-26 Future of Big Oaks, state’s largest wildlife refuge, is unclear
5-28-26 City may delay Eagle Creek reservoir negotiations to study LEAP impact
5-26-26 Data centers need a lot of energy. Some turn to fossil fuels for power
5-26-26 Indiana bird group changes name to remove controversial namesakes
5-22-26 Amid LEAP water outcry, Indy turns to scientists for Eagle Creek survey
5-22-26 Officials and community celebrate Zionsville’s newest park
5-22-26 Friday’s Indy 500 weather forecasts call for chance of rain all weekend
5-21-26 Indy-area nature challenge reveals what plants and animals live nearby
5-21-26 Indy 500 weather forecasts are looking better. Here’s what they say
5-20-26 Indy 500 weather forecasts remain cloudy but rain looking likely
5-19-26 Weather forecast for Indy 500 shows potential for rain
5-18-26 Early Indy 500 weather forecasts are in. Here’s what they say
5-18-26 Auto racing may not seem green, but IMS takes eco-friendly steps
5-15-26 Early weather forecasts for the Indy 500 are here. Will you need a jacket?
5-15-26 Catch a glimpse of this unique squirrel at this park near Indy
5-14-26 Hamilton County parks worth visiting this summer
5-13-26 Time is running out to see Indiana’s forest fairy shrimp in the wild
5-12-26 Development jeopardizes Stringtown’s canopy and 5 heritage trees
5-11-26 How data centers could add to Indiana’s air pollution
5-8-26 Indy residents are building food solutions for themselves
5-8-26 Indy residents are building food solutions for themselves
5-5-26 Indy’s local food network empower through produce
5-5-26 Even without a garden, you can get farm-fresh produce in Indianapolis
5-5-26 Even without a garden, you can get farm-fresh produce in Indianapolis
5-5-26 Indy’s local food network empower through produce
5-1-26 LEAP wastewater discharge site will not be built in Eagle Creek Park
5-1-26 LEAP wastewater discharge site will not be built in Eagle Creek Park
4-30-26 Indy commuters find cheaper ways to get to work as gas prices climb
4-27-26 Indiana has cliffs. So why do most rock climbers stay indoors?
4-24-26 Indiana state forest expands with newly acquired land
4-22-26 Indianapolis, Carmel area fails air pollution measures in new report
4-22-26 Hummingbirds are migrating back to Indiana. When you can see them
4-21-26 Feds delay coal plant closure despite utility’s plea to shut it down
4-21-26 Wander Indiana: 5 unique Hoosier outdoor sites you need to visit this spring or summer
4-16-26 Indiana looks to increase bobcat hunting opportunities this season
4-15-26 Coal ash rollback ‘all-out attack’ on Indiana communities, groups say
4-13-26 Morels, wild raspberries and other plants you can forage for now
4-10-26 Here’s what happens after you leave recycling on the curb
4-9-26 Water quality of Indiana rivers and streams improving, state says
4-8-26 How Newfields uses fire to fight ecosystem threats
4-7-26 Go greener or risk losing jobs, study tells Indiana steel industry
4-5-26 How IndyStar reporter learned about brown water in Central Indiana
3-31-26 When and how to test for clean drinking water in Indiana
3-31-26 These Indiana towns have brown tap water. Why isn’t anyone fixing it?
3-30-26 21 city-county councilors ask mayors, utilities to slow LEAP project
3-26-26 Despite roadblocks, Indiana’s solar capacity nearly doubled last year
3-26-26 Study finds ‘Dirty Dozen’ veggies and fruit with most PFAS residues
3-25-26 Indy soon to be drenched in pink. See when cherry blossoms will peak
3-24-26 Utilities explain high energy bills to state regulators
3-24-26 Controversial federal orders keep 2 Indiana coal plants online again
3-19-26 Indiana state parks offer trail wheelchairs thanks to $1M Lilly grant
3-18-26 New Indiana law bans some green programs. Indy found a loophole
3-17-26 Indianapolis Zoo president departs, no successor named
3-17-26 First paw prints. Now video. Otters found at Eagle Creek Park
3-12-26 This fiery shrub may look pretty but ecologists say don’t plant it
3-12-26 A new law will make it tricky for Indy to enforce sustainability plan
3-11-26 What is the difference between a tornado watch and tornado warning?
3-10-26 Braun says he’s making energy affordable but will bills decrease?
3-9-26 Some lawmakers tried to thwart LEAP district water plans. They failed
3-5-26 Crackdowns on PFAS, water use and air pollution fail in the statehouse
3-2-26 Indiana’s water is among the dirtiest. New federal money could help
2-27-26 How Indiana’s new utility law could change your electricity bill
2-25-26 Indiana launches investigation into Hoosier utility bills
2-25-26 The feds meddled with Indiana’s energy grid. Who’s paying for fallout?
2-25-26 EPA’s new coal rules deal another blow to health, advocates say
2-23-26 Yes, Indiana maple syrup is a thing. But climate woes could change that
1-29-26 Indiana lawmakers want to rein in electricity costs. Here’s how they plan to do it
1-28-26 A perfect recipe led to Indy winter storm. How it happened, what’s next
1-26-26 Here’s how Citizens will treat and ship water to the LEAP district
1-22-26 As state legislators tackle forest health, some environmentalists wary
1-21-26 Here’s how you can save money and electricity
1-21-26 Indiana scrambles to address its energy affordability crisis
1-20-26 Eagle Creek advocates: ‘Not wise’ to dump LEAP wastewater in reservoir
1-13-26 Hefty bill may change IDEM’s scope. Advocates say it’s moving too fast
1-12-26 Supplying water to LEAP district may cost $1B. Who will foot the bill?
1-7-26 Imported ravenous bugs help slow invasive flower’s spread in Indiana
1-6-26 Death by 1,000 cuts’: How EPA policy changes will affect Indiana

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12-31-25 Clean energy disrupted, heat deaths fall in year of climate extremes
12-23-25 After years of uptick, Mount Graham red squirrel numbers hold steady
12-18-25 Colorado River states still at odds as feds turn up pressure for deal
12-13-25 Second border wall is bad news for jaguars, other wildlife, advocates say
12-7-25 In 1975, an Arizona magazine had a vision of a solar future. See it
12-3-25 Arizona workers urge governor to finalize heat protection standards
11-28-25 Taylor, the runaway wolf, renews debate over recovery area boundaries
11-22-25 Phoenix touts progress in preventing heat deaths, eyes future plans
11-22-25 Advocates want to protect a lizard that’s vanishing from Arizona’s Sky Islands
11-20-25 Dream’ of desalinating water to boost Arizona’s supplies moves ahead with vote
11-20-25 Border wall construction threatens groundwater, fragile springs in San Rafael Valley
11-18-25 Thousands of sandhill cranes return to Arizona. How to see them in person and online
11-18-25 Border wall opponents rally as Trump closes a 27-mile gap across a remote Arizona valley
11-14-25 Bighorn sheep found safety in an Arizona copper mine. Now they’re moving to a wilder home
11-12-25 How will Scottsdale deal with deeper cuts on the Colorado River? Shortages are possible
11-12-25 Could AI and data centers rekindle nuclear power and drive demand for Western uranium?
11-12-25 Hobbs urges feds to protect Colorado River users as states struggle to finish water plan
11-11-25 How a new pipeline will help Mesa deal with Colorado River cutbacks
11-10-25 How Phoenix will deal with deeper shortages on the Colorado River
11-10-25 In mine-scarred Native communities, residents worry about trucks moving uranium ore
11-10-25 The ‘vibes’ of a saguaro can help scientists study the cactus without killing it
11-9-25 Tree rings reveal how Apache people used fire to shape and protect their environment
11-6-25 Without a deal on the Colorado River, deeper cuts loom. How 9 Arizona cities will respond
11-5-25 If you see more smoke in Arizona’s high country, it’s likely from a prescribed burn
10-30-25 Arizona’s Biosphere 2 is now home to endangered Sonoyta pupfish
10-28-25 By the shrinking Colorado, AZ Dems and environmentalists rally for climate action
10-25-25 Trump grazing plan could open more land to cattle. Conservation groups call it a ‘handout’
10-25-25 Where will a new gas pipeline cross Arizona? Environmental advocates question plans
10-23-25 Arizona’s hungry herds of wild burros are imperiling saguaro cactuses
10-5-25 A rebuilt Grand Canyon Lodge could draw visitors year-round. Not everyone thinks it should
10-1-25 Five endangered California condors join Arizona’s wild population near Grand Canyon
9-26-25 When poached cactuses are recovered, Desert Botanical Garden offers refuge, rehab
9-15-25 Arizona gains control of tech used to reclaim water, mine copper and trap carbon
9-12-25 A well monitoring Arizona’s San Pedro River runs dry. Advocates point to Army, towns
9-11-25 Trump agencies push ahead to repeal ‘roadless rule,’ halt public lands conservation
9-9-25 Drought drags down Arizona quail, but hunting season will go on as usual
9-5-25 Rising and falling Lake Powell water levels may have uncovered body of missing man
9-2-25 Too hot for rattlesnakes? Reptiles, cactuses struggle in Arizona’s extreme heat
8-29-25 Arsenic in the water is bad for your brain. How fruit flies revealed the risk
8-28-25 Wildfires burned a forest near Flagstaff. Volunteers are replanting it, one tree at a time
8-23-25 Advocates raise alarm after feds kill a Mexican gray wolf blamed for ranch conflicts
8-15-25 Colorado River shortages will continue through 2026, with ‘dire’ predictions beyond
8-15-25 You’ve met ‘Lucy.’ Now ASU scientists unearth another clue to the origin of humans
8-8-25 Trail cameras capture new images of a jaguar in southern Arizona
8-6-25 It’s insulting’: Feds decline to review approval of drilling at planned copper mine
8-6-25 A disease is sickening Phoenix-area birds. Here’s how its spread can be stopped
8-1-25 Russian earthquake rocks the Death Valley home of this endangered fish
7-31-25 A dragon in the Grand Canyon? Researchers name new fossil for ‘Star Wars’ creature
7-28-25 Feds thinned Grand Canyon fuels before Dragon Bravo Fire, but some work was years old
7-24-25 A plan to expand water storage at Bartlett Dam is up for review
7-9-25 Border wall in Arizona would imperil jaguar, ocelot, groups say in lawsuit
7-8-25 Gnaw and order: An imperiled Arizona river gets help from relocated beavers
7-1-25 Public lands in Arizona won’t go up for sale after Utah senator abandons proposal
6-30-25 Floods, channels, a giant metal curtain: Feds target invasive fish in the Colorado River
6-24-25 Public lands are safe from private sales after plan is ejected from bill — for now
6-24-25 Can Arizona come together to share Colorado River cuts? Talks have begun
6-24-25 Trump plans to rescind ‘roadless rule’ in forests, opening lands to new development
6-23-25 Indiana state park naturalist enjoys inspiring, teaching next generation of Hoosiers
6-19-25 New Colorado River plan spreads the pain, shares water based on reality of shrinking flows
6-18-25 Sabino Canyon for sale? A Senate bill could make it possible, conservationists say
6-17-25 Feds release Oak Flat copper mine review, clearing a hurdle for disputed land exchange
6-16-25 How many Chiricahua leopard frogs has the Phoenix Zoo sent into the wilds? Try 30,000
6-11-25 National monument supporters rally to defend public lands from Trump cutbacks
6-7-25 A deal in sight? Colorado River talks are moving again, officials say
6-6-25 Federal judge denies 2 bids to halt Oak Flat land transfer for copper mine
6-6-25 How will Arizona deal with Colorado River shortages? Cities need a ‘Plan B,’ expert says
6-6-25 Worsening climate outlooks raise the stakes for an agreement on the Colorado River
6-5-25 Ranch Fire burns over 2.7K acres in southern Arizona with no containment
6-4-25 889-acre wildfire blazes near San Rafael Valley in southern Arizona
5-27-25 What to know about the Corral Fire near Flagstaff
5-26-25 It’s a thirsty world for Arizona wildlife. How a state agency keeps water basins full
5-16-25 These sheep grazing in Tucson are front-line troops in the war on wildfires
5-15-25 As time grows short for a Colorado River deal, Trump is set to fill vacant water post
5-13-25 Hobbs says Arizona will defend its Colorado River water, wants other states to accept cuts
5-11-25 Fight fire with fire? Thinning forests is a start, but experts say it’s time to burn more
5-9-25 A new dredge can vacuum up 8,000 tons of sand a week, clearing the water in SRP’s canals
5-1-25 Authors talk about heat, activism and Arizona history at journalists’ conference
5-1-25 Wolves, prairie dogs share territory, but conservation issues are different
4-30-25 ‘It brings the class to life’: ASU students can study sustainability with virtual reality
4-29-25 Environmental experts: Santa Cruz River revives, but Indigenous voices are missing
4-29-25 Desert-adapted crops thrive in central Arizona, allowing farmers to stretch water supplies
4-29-25 Building trust is crucial for journalists telling Indigenous stories, SEJ panelists say
4-29-25 Environmental conference explores the two sides of metro Phoenix: Housed and unhoused
4-29-25 Saguaro National Park will grow by 47 acres. How a private trust is making it happen
4-28-25 What happens when Colorado River drought plans end in 2026?
4-27-25 Renewable energy, electric cars have become politicized under Trump, advocates say
4-27-25 Debunking 3 common myths about reader engagement in environmental reporting
4-27-25 ‘A green oasis is not realistic’: How Buckeye is planning for sustainable growth
4-27-25 4 things to know about extreme heat
4-26-25 Climate misinformation can spread quickly and slow efforts to help people, advocates say
4-26-25 3 ways journalists and readers can overcome anxiety about environment
4-26-25 Clean energy projects won’t benefit communities unless residents are involved, experts say
4-26-25 How weather reporting is evolving because of climate change
4-26-25 How journalists help readers understand climate change’s local effects
4-26-25 Why the next global climate conference, COP30, is raising eyebrows
4-26-25 Plastics aren’t just environmental issues, experts say, but also risks to children
4-26-25 Climate change and reproductive health are linked, journalists say
4-26-25 Trust is ‘crucial’ for visual journalists telling stories about Indigenous people
4-26-25 Trump policies could threaten public land conservation, advocates warn
4-26-25 Arizona specimen collections help scientists track changes in species over time
4-26-25 Can a transition to clean energy treat everyone equally? Experts discuss challenges
4-26-25 What is ‘climate anxiety’? Emotional effects on humans are real, expert says
4-26-25 3 ways community groups, ASU are fighting extreme heat in Phoenix
4-26-25 How controversial mine proposal for Oak Flat in Arizona got its start and what’s next
4-26-25 How controversial mine proposal for Oak Flat in Arizona got its start and what’s next
4-26-25 How environmental journalists can stay safe while reporting in the Amazon
4-26-25 How journalists can cover science at a time when readers sometimes don’t trust the experts
4-26-25 Environmental journalists face challenges in retaliatory Trump era
4-26-25 Is Phoenix sustainable? Experts tell SEJ conference the region plans for heat, drought
4-26-25 3 things to know about mineral mining in the US in 2025
4-26-25 5 things to know about infectious disease and climate change
4-25-25 Indigenous food educators share their knowledge of Sonoran Desert plants
4-25-25 Gathering data for environment stories in Latino communities can challenge journalists
4-25-25 Why connecting underserved communities with critical environmental news takes collaboration
4-25-25 Preventing destructive wildfires requires major societal changes, scientist says
4-25-25 Are environmental costs of deep-sea mining worth the benefits? 3 key points to consider
4-25-25 In Arizona’s high country, restoring forest health is a group effort
4-25-25 4 things experts said about confronting the climate crisis in the Trump era
4-25-25 Burton: Arizona is the ideal place for environmental journalists to see climate stakes
4-25-25 For journalists who cover natural disasters, here are 3 key things to consider
4-25-25 Climate programs will struggle for support, attention under Trump, speakers say
4-16-25 FEMA ends ‘wasteful’ disaster aid program. An Arizona lawmaker wants it back
4-15-25 Trump administration to build border wall across wildlife corridor at San Rafael Valley
4-14-25 Growing need for energy could slow a move to climate-friendly power sources, experts say
4-11-25 Hunting mountain lions with dogs will remain legal in Arizona after commission vote
4-10-25 Trump agencies eye public lands for homes. Conservation groups say it’s a costly giveaway
4-7-25 Arizona recycles more water than most Colorado River states, study finds
4-5-25 Tiny endangered pupfish return to this lake east of Phoenix after a year’s absence
4-4-25 Construction set to begin on wildlife crossing over I-17 south of Flagstaff
4-2-25 ‘Let them be eagles’: Here’s how Arizona is working to protect iconic national bird
4-1-25 How much water flows down the Colorado River? The right answer is more important than ever
3-28-25 ‘It belongs to all of us’: Advocates rally in support of protecting Arizona’s public lands
3-26-25 ‘Such a relief!’ What it looks like when water returns to an AZ canyon after a dry winter
3-24-25 Copper Creek mine foes say project would disrupt San Pedro River conservation
3-21-25 Trump orders faster approval to mine on public lands. Critics say it’s asking for trouble
3-21-25 Trump orders faster approval to mine on public lands. Critics say it’s asking for trouble
3-13-25 Solar energy bills target Arizona’s La Paz County, with bipartisan support in Congress
3-11-25 Maricopa County heat deaths decline in 2024, even after the hottest summer on record
2-28-25 Will Trump review lead to smaller monuments, more mines on public lands? What to know
2-27-25 Trump’s funding freeze muddies water outlook on the drought-stricken Colorado River
2-26-25 Trump says reliance on imported copper leaves U.S. vulnerable, orders review of policies
2-19-25 At odds over water cuts, Colorado River states still seek consensus as deadline nears
2-14-25 Caring for the condors: At remote Arizona wildlife center, biologists treat endangered birds
2-13-25 Trump order halts funding to clear wildfire fuels, drawing rebuke from Kelly, Gallego
2-8-25 ‘Fewer and smaller monuments’: Republicans seek to limit the use of Antiquities Act
2-1-25 Federal money will help connect CAP, SRP canals, stretching water supplies for cities
1-31-25 Environmental groups, pecan farm challenge pollution permit for copper mine near Tucson
1-29-25 Judge rejects challenge to national monument near Grand Canyon. Will Trump step in?
1-25-25 Forest thinning aims to curb catastrophic wildfires in Arizona. It also could stretch water supplies
1-23-25 Transportation agencies agree to halt Interstate 11 planning in Arizona over environmental issues
1-22-25 Groups sue EPA, hoping to block air quality permit for southern Arizona zinc mine
1-18-25 An endangered bat species has been found in Arizona with the help of citizen scientists
1-18-25 ‘America’s balance sheet’: Will Trump open public lands to new uses and ease protections?
1-16-25 Colorado River snowpack offers little hope to end water cutbacks in Arizona in 2026
1-13-25 Transportation agencies agree to halt Interstate 11 planning in Arizona over environmental issues
1-13-25 Hounds in jaguar country: Petition ignites debate over future of hunting dogs in Arizona
1-11-25 Rebuilding scorched LA neighborhoods will mean adapting to a changing climate
1-10-25 Are hot plants making ozone pollution worse? Researchers are trying to find the answer
1-9-25 Water, climate, justice: Environmental groups outline priorities for 2025 Legislature
1-6-25 Feds say Mexican gray wolf recovery is on track, but advocates see ‘significant setbacks’
1-3-25 Rooftop solar growth dims in sunny Arizona as regulators clash and costs climb
12-26-25 Here’s how to sustainably get rid of your Christmas tree this year
12-24-25 Invasives: This rose was planted on purpose in Indiana, but as since gone rogue
12-24-25 Trump administration issues emergency orders to keep 2 aging Indiana coal plants open
12-19-25 Angel Mounds offer unique view of Winter Solstice. See other Indiana events here
12-17-25 These owls used to live in barns. Now both the birds and barns are rare
12-10-25 Indiana’s milder winters may help kudzu prosper across the state
12-10-25 Your mailbox might smell like rotten eggs this winter. Here’s why.
12-10-25 $700 million project will send millions of gallons of water from Indy to LEAP district
12-8-25 Indiana’s first bobcat season ends early after trappers fulfill quota
12-4-25 This nasty virus kills healthy deer. Hunters want state to act but DNR says not so fast
12-3-25 This endangered shorebird sports more bracelets than an avowed Swiftie
11-29-25 La NinÞa may be partly to blame for Indiana’s snowy start to winter
11-25-25 It’s time to deck the halls, but be careful with what is in the holly
11-24-25 US generates 25M extra tons of waste during holidays. Here’s how to help
11-24-25 Indianapolis leaf pickup plan sees major change to composting in 2025
11-24-25 Fake vs. real Christmas tree: One smells better but is it more environmentally friendly?
11-24-25 5 invasive plants that could be putting down roots in your garden or lawn
11-19-25 Invasives: Has wintercreeper swallowed your yard? Here’s one place humans beat it back
11-17-25 La NinÞa will dominate winter weather, affecting Indiana snowfall, temperatures
11-13-25 Bobcat trapping returns after 56 years. Some fear this will hurt once endangered felines
11-12-25 These endangered creatures aren’t from the underworld despite their name
11-11-25 Looking for a seedy way to make money? The state will buy tree seeds from you
11-10-25 Indiana leaders want a nuclear future, but Hoosiers want relief from electric bills now
11-5-25 Indiana hunters can donate deer to feed the hungry
11-5-25 Invasive Asian bush honeysuckle overgrowth leads to fewer birds and more ticks
11-4-25 This energy form may sound geeky but will giant batteries solve the state’s energy crisis?
11-3-25 Indy leaf pickup starts soon. But don’t expect your leaf litter to get composted
10-30-25 Bats have a bad reputation. But the scariest thing is how vulnerable they are
10-30-25 Duke gets approval for two new gas units but does not have to shutter aging coal plants
10-30-25 Despite safety concerns, a coal-powered fertilizer plant gets $1.5 billion federal loan
10-29-25 Indiana endangered rabbit species once scared President Jimmy Carter
10-29-25 Land managers use fire to help maintain forest health but some environmentalists are wary
10-28-25 Red, green, and gold: What determines the color that leaves turn in the fall?
10-23-25 Should I cover plants for freeze warning tonight? How to protect plants when temperature drops
10-22-25 Invasives: Indiana forests and state parks are crumpling under the weight of this vine
10-20-25 For the greater good of Central Indiana: IndyStar’s Community Impact Report
10-20-25 Wind and solar face resistance in Indiana despite statewide push for more energy options
10-17-25 Councilors say Indiana town’s brown water is safe to drink. Residents demand transparency
10-16-25 Wind and solar aren’t politically popular, but they’ve been profitable for 2 Indiana counties
10-15-25 They’re clean, docile and like homes with a view. These rats are real but rare
10-14-25 Indiana backslides on commitments to clean energy, Sierra Club report says
10-14-25 Growing apples has changed over the years. Here’s how it’s done in Indiana
10-9-25 Severe disease outbreak in southern Indiana prompts DNR to restrict 2025 deer harvest
10-9-25 Citizens Energy completes DigIndy system to protect White River: What to know
10-9-25 EPA withdraws coke oven rule in move environmental advocates consider a win
10-8-25 Invasives: Bradford pear trees are beautiful but disastrous for biodiversity
10-8-25 After decades of pollution and elevated arsenic, will Indy’s toxic coal ash ponds be cleaned?
10-6-25 These Indiana residents have brown water and want their town to tell them why
10-2-25 The wood thrush’s ‘ee-o-lay’ song lures researchers hoping to learn more about migration
10-1-25 Meet the endangered species in Indiana known as ‘the butcher bird’
9-30-25 Scrub Hub: On leftover land, a Shelbyville high school teacher built a living classroom
9-25-25 Indiana farmers dig in to protect White River
9-25-25 Judge temporarily pauses logging and prescribed burning in Hoosier National Forest
9-24-25 Invasives: Tree of heaven is stinky, toxic and helping the spread of spotted lanternflies
9-23-25 Gov. Braun looks to protect Hoosier wallets while filling IURC vacancies
9-22-25 Urban birding in Indiana: Tips and tricks from the experts
9-20-25 Green’s Bluff nature preserve in Owen County expands after land donation
9-17-25 Desired AES rate hike partly stems from rising tree trimming costs
9-17-25 Endangered: Journey underground to meet these blind fish
9-17-25 Endangered: Meet the hoppy home invaders losing ground in Indiana.
9-16-25 Scrub Hub: Adam Wilson goes from screaming guitars to listening to bird calls
9-15-25 Hoosiers living near steel mills will have to wait 2 more years for cleaner air
9-13-25 Scrub Hub: Now is the time to find a delicious Hoosier delicacy fruit around Indiana
9-12-25 Indiana pauses state park deer hunts this year
9-10-25 Invasives: This species is partly to blame for fewer native wildflowers across city parks
9-9-25 Rite of passage or midnight tomfoolery? Legacy of frog gigging still puts food on the table
9-3-25 Endangered: Meet the hoppy home invaders losing ground in Indiana.
9-3-25 Coyotes are everywhere in Indiana. Here’s how to stay safe and keep your pets safe
9-2-25 Federal EV program moves forward. Will Indiana’s Black communities be left behind again?
9-2-25 Scrub Hub: Federal funding chaos hits close to home for Indy urban farmer Danielle Guerin
9-2-25 Back from the brink: Indiana’s eagle reintroduction project a conservation success story
8-31-25 Meet IndyStar environment reporter Sophie Hartley
8-27-25 Invasive species: It’s Japanese stiltgrass ‘panic time’ as Hoosiers race to kill the weed
8-27-25 Big win’ for consumer group and Duke customers in fight over old coal ash cleanup costs
8-27-25 Enough is enough’: AES Indiana customers share concerns over proposed increase in electricity rate
8-24-25 Meet IndyStar environment reporter Karl Schneider
8-20-25 Endangered: Franklin’s ground squirrel threatened by development, loss of prairie habitatPortrait of Karl SchneiderKarl SchneiderIndianapolis Star
8-20-25 Hamilton County wants your invasive trees. In exchange, they’ll give you something better
8-18-25 Controversial timber sales begin in Hoosier National Forest, despite Gov. Braun’s objections
8-18-25 Kimmie Gordon makes the woods inviting for everyone
8-5-25 Advocates continue pushing back on AES discharges into White River near Martinsville
8-4-25 Scrub Hub: Meet the hunter and fisherman helping conserve Indiana’s public lands and waters
8-4-25 Citizens Energy: Black muck shown in video flowing into channel near Fall Creek is harmless
7-30-25 Lead can present a danger to Hoosiers. Here’s how to reduce your exposure
7-29-25 Report: Head of EPA visits Indianapolis to announce major environmental policy change
7-29-25 Indiana leaders welcome EPA’s proposed rollback on climate change
7-28-25 Beech Grove named Indiana’s first gold level Clean Community in IDEM program
7-24-25 Hoosiers hit with historically high electric bill increases, consumer watchdog study shows
7-22-25 Hoosiers ask Braun, IDEM to maintain environmental rules protecting air, water and land
7-21-25 Scrub Hub: Eagle Creek Park manager talks birds, education
7-7-25 Scrub Hub: Arboretum director protects the living ‘creatures’ at Crown Hill Cemetery
7-3-25 IDEM issues deregulation report under Gov. Braun’s orders. Advocates question need, impact
7-1-25 Duke may backtrack on plan to retire coal units, despite clean energy proposal
6-26-25 IDEM seeks public input on eliminating ‘overly burdensome’ environmental regulations
6-25-25 Hoosier evangelicals slowly going solar, but they’re not talking about climate change
6-24-25 AES Indiana seeks 13.5% rate hike to cover storm response, infrastructure and inflation
6-23-25 Heat waves pose a risk not only to Hoosiers, but their pets. How to keep your pets safe
6-20-25 Days-long extreme heat advisory issued for Indianapolis. NWS warns of triple digit heat wave
6-18-25 About severe weather alerts and what they mean during storms in Indiana
6-18-25 ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ could end energy tax credits, jobs for thousands of Hoosiers
6-16-25 NWS: Next week’s heat wave could feel as hot as 105 degrees in Indianapolis
6-12-25 Low-head dams can be ‘drowning machines.’ Awareness and safety urged for summer outings
6-9-25 Scrub Hub: IU’s new bison mascot links back to a forgotten piece of Indiana history
6-5-25 Indianapolis is sinking — very, very slowly. Here’s why and what it could mean for city
5-30-25 Hoosiers call for tighter pollution control for BP’s Lake Michigan refinery permit
5-29-25 More license-free fishing days coming for Hoosiers in June and September
5-15-25 Indianapolis Prize winner has an eye for finding lost species
5-14-25 Natural gas project proposal sparks criticism over cost and fossil fuel use
5-13-25 Indiana foraging made easy with these springtime plants
5-12-25 ‘Devastating’ cuts to EPA could hurt Hoosier health and Indiana’s environment, advocates say
5-7-25 As you slept, millions of birds flew over Indiana. Here’s why and where they’re headed
5-5-25 Indiana’s data center boom could be disastrous for health and environment, advocates say
5-1-25 Indiana DNR offers free fishing day and free state park admission on May 4
4-29-25 Want a great garden? First you need to ‘grow’ some healthy soil
4-15-25 Wander Indiana: 5 unique Hoosier outdoor sites you need to visit this spring or summer
4-14-25 Gov. Braun signs nuclear bill consumer advocates say increases ratepayer risk
4-14-25 These fossil fuels are now considered clean energy in Indiana after Braun bill signing
4-14-25 Scrub Hub: Indiana’s karst habitat supports unique ecosystem unseen by most Hoosiers
4-4-25 Is Indiana seeing more tornadoes than in the past? The answer is complicated and nuanced
4-3-25 Indianapolis flood watch remains in effect through Sunday, with 3-5 inches of rain predicted
4-2-25 How is a tornado watch different from a tornado warning? Here’s how weather alerts work
3-31-25 Scrub Hub: Are Indiana homeowners planting trees the wrong way? The answer is most likely
3-25-25 Growing vegetable gardens in Indiana can be a fun and flavorful. Here’s how to get started
3-19-25 After NRC approval, only governor and attorney general now stand between bobcats and traps
3-17-25 Controversial bobcat trapping rules to be heard at Natural Resources Commission meeting
3-17-25 Scrub Hub: Here’s how you can safely remove wildlife from homes in Indiana
3-12-25 Advocate blast Braun for barring social justice factors in environmental policy decisions
2-28-25 Indiana bird flu cases explode, killing chickens, sandhill cranes, other waterfowl
2-27-25 Alaska climate refugee champion Robin Bronen driven by a desire to protect humanity
2-26-25 Dead on arrival: Indiana environmental protection bills fail to pass out of committees
2-26-25 Indianapolis program killed by federal government sought diversity … among trees
2-19-25 Scrub Hub: How can Hoosiers help reduce the amount of waste they generate?
2-17-25 Indiana natural gas bill would redefine the fossil fuel as green energy
2-13-25 Indiana bill takes aim at chronic wasting disease, but critics fear plan will hurt wild deer
2-11-25 Feds could owe Indianapolis residents on west side for proposed rail-to-trail conversion
2-5-25 Indiana’s nuclear power legislation places costs on customers, advocates say
2-3-25 President Trump orders threaten $100M in environmental, clean energy spending in Indiana
2-3-25 Scrub Hub: Indianapolis has a ton of raccoons and we’re not sure why
1-29-25 Indianapolis Prize finalists have shot at $250k for their work to save endangered animals
1-28-25 Warning: Indiana lawmakers want to make weather control illegal
1-22-25 Controversial bobcat trapping season in Indiana one step closer to becoming reality
1-17-25 Scrub Hub: What are ice dams and how big of a problem are they for your roof? (pretty big)
1-16-25 New water study omits future industrial uses, including LEAP District, in Wabash basin
1-9-25 After five decades of working to protect Indiana forests, Jeff Stant steps away from fight
1-8-25 Indy to see bitter cold overnight and more snow later this week. Here’s the latest forecast
1-8-25 Indiana preserve ramps up accessibility where buffalo restoration efforts take place
1-7-25 Mike Braun-affiliated auto distributing company faces federal air pollution lawsuit
1-6-25 Scrub Hub: Do you often kill your houseplants? Here’s how to keep them alive in winter
1-6-25 Here’s how long forecasters think Indy’s snow will stay on the ground

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