More than 40,000 Indiana residents have embarked on the road to recovery after August's storms but for many the process will take months or longer.

The U.S. EPA issued two proposals that would roll back climate change regulations at power plants.

Indiana has lost a large majority of its wetlands, and recent legislation has rolled back some protections. What does that mean for the future of the state?

IndyStar's environment reporters, Sophie and Karl, are hosting a field trip at Eagle Creek.

Opponents say that keeping coal-burning power plants open will harm health and raise costs for Hoosiers.

IndyStar's environmental reporting team wants to know what burning questions you have about our natural world. Submit your questions here.

Four members of the state's Natural Resource Commission abruptly resigned, citing concerns about top down decision making and degrading public trust.

Smoke from Canada's wildfires is drifting toward central Indiana on Friday, prompting local agencies alerts about poor air quality.

A western Indiana coal-fired power plant will received $27 million in federal subsidies following Trump announcement.

Southeast Indiana Hoosiers want to ensure public maintains access to Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge as federal officials negotiate new agreement.

State lawmakers in Indiana are attempting to rewrite the laws governing its environmental management agency.

The Environmental Protection Agency methodically deregulated and rolled back environmental protections this year under the Trump administration. Here's how Hoosiers have been affected.

Tech titans are spending billions in the race to develop AI. Their efforts are finding a home in the Midwest.

A Decatur Township town hall got heated Tuesday night as the crowd repeatedly shouted over a data center operator wanting to build in the township.

Forest managers are increasingly willing to use prescribed burns for conservation. Some say the practice does more harm than good.

AES laid out plans to increase capacity over the next 15 years, with a backup plan that includes possible new data centers. See differences here.

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The Allegheny woodrat has been on Indiana's state endangered species list since 1984, and researchers are working to boost its population.

The U.S. EPA is walking back its rule that would have extended deadlines for facilities to comply with stricter air pollution standards.

Citizens Energy Group has completed the DigIndy tunnel system, which aims to protect the White River from pollution.

AES Indiana is taking steps to clean and control the coal ash ponds at its Harding Street Station site.

The $6.7 million grant was earmarked for the Indianapolis International Airport in 2023 under the Biden administration. IND never received the money.

Residents in Lapel, Indiana, are experiencing brown water coming out of their taps and are worried that the water is not safe to drink.

Google withdrew an unpopular rezoning petition for a data center in Franklin Township minutes before the City-County Council was set to vote on the petition.

The Federal Highway Administration has restarted a national EV program, but Sec. Sean Duffy says it should not consider rural, disadvantaged communites.

Powerful utility committee chairmen Sen. Eric Koch and Rep. Ed Soliday heralded pro-nuclear bills while accepting paid meals from utilities.

Kimmie Gordon shares her love of nature and the outdoors with Brown Faces, Green Spaces.

The Hoosier National Forest initiates first timber sales in the Houston South Project area, despite concerns from governor and local advocates.

Advocate: 'Solar for all was going to benefit low-income grandmas living on very little income. That's whose interests we would live to see served.'

Almost a quarter of Indiana's greenhouse gas emissions come from transportation — a sector EPA wants to deregulate. Here's how you can have a say.

The Hoosier Environmental Council is seeking to overturn a judge's order regarding AES pollution discharge permit.

A new Department of Energy report “fundamentally misrepresents” climate research and leaves out key context, multiple scientists cited in the report tell WIRED.

EPA chief Zeldin announced plans to rescind the country's biggest tool to fight climate change. Environmental advocates call it a direct assault.

Hundreds of comments poured into the Indiana Department of Environmental Management asking the agency not to roll back regulations.

A slip revealed that Google is behind a massive data center proposed on the southeast side of Indianapolis, raising concerns.

House version of federal budget bill would cut tax credits for Hoosiers who invest in solar, other residential energy-saving projects

Environmental advocates are calling on Indiana to impose stricter pollution limits on BP's oil refinery in Whiting.

Indiana's skies become a nighttime highway for migrating birds in the spring. Here's how to help them navigate.

Indiana opened the door for data centers, but environmental and consumer advocates say there's a huge risk to health and environment.

Environmental advocates are concerned about fossil fuels' impact on climate change and Hoosiers' health.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed a bill that redefines natural gas and propane as a clean and green. The fossil fuels can now receive more federal money.

Experts say the verdict has relevance for free speech issues nationwide.

Environmental advocates called governor's action short sighted, saying it promotes short-term profit at the expense of air, water and soil quality.